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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,462 and 470,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,462 and 470,892 is: 707,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,462 : 470,892 = 470,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,462/470,892 = 470,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,462x = 470,892 × 470,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,462x = 221,739,275,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,739,275,664/313,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,388.06

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