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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,647 and 473,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,647 and 473,391 is: 707,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,647 : 473,391 = 473,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,647/473,391 = 473,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,647x = 473,391 × 473,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,647x = 224,099,038,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,099,038,881/316,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,725.13

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