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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,962 and 492,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,962 and 492,371 is: 764,852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,962 : 492,371 = 492,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,962/492,371 = 492,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,962x = 492,371 × 492,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,962x = 242,429,201,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,429,201,641/316,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,852.57

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