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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,092 and 470,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,092 and 470,569 is: 702,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,092 : 470,569 = 470,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,092/470,569 = 470,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,092x = 470,569 × 470,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,092x = 221,435,183,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,435,183,761/315,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,763.59

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