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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,050 and 475,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,050 and 475,560 is: 722,431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,050 : 475,560 = 475,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,050/475,560 = 475,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,050x = 475,560 × 475,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,050x = 226,157,313,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157,313,600/313,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,431.92

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