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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,360 and 470,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,360 and 470,735 is: 707,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,360 : 470,735 = 470,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,360/470,735 = 470,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,360x = 470,735 × 470,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,360x = 221,591,440,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,591,440,225/313,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,146.54

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