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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,716 and 481,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,716 and 481,454 is: 734,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,716 : 481,454 = 481,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,716/481,454 = 481,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,716x = 481,454 × 481,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,716x = 231,797,954,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,797,954,116/315,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,197.68

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