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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,069 and 470,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,069 and 470,545 is: 702,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,069 : 470,545 = 470,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,069/470,545 = 470,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,069x = 470,545 × 470,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,069x = 221,412,597,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,412,597,025/315,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,743.20

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