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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,584 and 462,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,584 and 462,875 is: 694,311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,584 : 462,875 = 462,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,584/462,875 = 462,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,584x = 462,875 × 462,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,584x = 214,253,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,253,265,625/308,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,311.00

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