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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,152 and 474,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,152 and 474,234 is: 711,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,152 : 474,234 = 474,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,152/474,234 = 474,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,152x = 474,234 × 474,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,152x = 224,897,886,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,897,886,756/316,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,360.00

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