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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,968 and 477,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,968 and 477,765 is: 713,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,968 : 477,765 = 477,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,968/477,765 = 477,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,968x = 477,765 × 477,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,968x = 228,259,395,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,259,395,225/319,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,381.95

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