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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,034 and 467,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,034 and 467,710 is: 698,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,034 : 467,710 = 467,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,034/467,710 = 467,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,034x = 467,710 × 467,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,034x = 218,752,644,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,752,644,100/313,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,814.33

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