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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,920 and 500,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,920 and 500,160 is: 791,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,920 : 500,160 = 500,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,920/500,160 = 500,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,920x = 500,160 × 500,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,920x = 250,160,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,160,025,600/315,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,846.12

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