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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,228 and 472,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,228 and 472,650 is: 699,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,228 : 472,650 = 472,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,228/472,650 = 472,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,228x = 472,650 × 472,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,228x = 223,398,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,398,022,500/319,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,807.10

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