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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,938 and 469,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,938 and 469,652 is: 702,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,938 : 469,652 = 469,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,938/469,652 = 469,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,938x = 469,652 × 469,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,938x = 220,573,001,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,573,001,104/313,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,600.52

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