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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,570 and 474,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,570 and 474,771 is: 696,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,570 : 474,771 = 474,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,570/474,771 = 474,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,570x = 474,771 × 474,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,570x = 225,407,502,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,407,502,441/323,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,626.70

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