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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,181 and 473,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,181 and 473,094 is: 710,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,181 : 473,094 = 473,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,181/473,094 = 473,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,181x = 473,094 × 473,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,181x = 223,817,932,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,817,932,836/315,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,125.08

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