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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,001 and 472,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,001 and 472,425 is: 713,050.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,001 : 472,425 = 472,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,001/472,425 = 472,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,001x = 472,425 × 472,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,001x = 223,185,380,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,185,380,625/313,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,050.06

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