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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,378 and 470,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,378 and 470,760 is: 707,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,378 : 470,760 = 470,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,378/470,760 = 470,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,378x = 470,760 × 470,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,378x = 221,614,977,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,614,977,600/313,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,181.03

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