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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,068 and 447,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,068 and 447,222 is: 632,799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,068 : 447,222 = 447,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,068/447,222 = 447,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,068x = 447,222 × 447,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,068x = 200,007,517,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007,517,284/316,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,799.01

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