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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,170 and 474,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,170 and 474,264 is: 711,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,170 : 474,264 = 474,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,170/474,264 = 474,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,170x = 474,264 × 474,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,170x = 224,926,341,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,926,341,696/316,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,409.50

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