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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,049 and 419,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,049 and 419,380 is: 561,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,049 : 419,380 = 419,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,049/419,380 = 419,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,049x = 419,380 × 419,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,049x = 175,879,584,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,879,584,400/313,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,827.65

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