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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,312.13 and 479,013.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,312.13 and 479,013.75 is: 718,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,312.13 : 479,013.75 = 479,013.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,312.13/479,013.75 = 479,013.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,312.13x = 479,013.75 × 479,013.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,312.13x = 229,454,172,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,454,172,689.06/319,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,588.98

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