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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,262 and 502,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,262 and 502,995 is: 799,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,262 : 502,995 = 502,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,262/502,995 = 502,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,262x = 502,995 × 502,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,262x = 253,003,970,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,003,970,025/316,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,982.20

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