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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,790 and 445,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,790 and 445,383 is: 624,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,790 : 445,383 = 445,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,790/445,383 = 445,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,790x = 445,383 × 445,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,790x = 198,366,016,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,366,016,689/317,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,204.72

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