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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,266 and 476,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,266 and 476,132 is: 710,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,266 : 476,132 = 476,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,266/476,132 = 476,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,266x = 476,132 × 476,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,266x = 226,701,681,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,701,681,424/319,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,071.48

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