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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,205 and 473,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,205 and 473,131 is: 710,182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,205 : 473,131 = 473,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,205/473,131 = 473,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,205x = 473,131 × 473,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,205x = 223,852,943,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,852,943,161/315,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,182.08

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