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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,932 and 469,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,932 and 469,644 is: 702,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,932 : 469,644 = 469,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,932/469,644 = 469,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,932x = 469,644 × 469,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,932x = 220,565,486,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,565,486,736/313,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,590.01

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