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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,467 and 470,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,467 and 470,196 is: 705,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,467 : 470,196 = 470,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,467/470,196 = 470,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,467x = 470,196 × 470,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,467x = 221,084,278,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,084,278,416/313,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,287.25

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