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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,645 and 473,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,645 and 473,387 is: 707,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,645 : 473,387 = 473,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,645/473,387 = 473,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,645x = 473,387 × 473,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,645x = 224,095,251,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,095,251,769/316,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,717.64

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