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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,278 and 504,423.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,278 and 504,423.38 is: 812,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,278 : 504,423.38 = 504,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,278/504,423.38 = 504,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,278x = 504,423.38 × 504,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,278x = 254,442,941,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,442,941,246.39/313,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,195.37

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