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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,054 and 465,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,054 and 465,079 is: 697,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,054 : 465,079 = 465,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,054/465,079 = 465,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,054x = 465,079 × 465,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,054x = 216,298,476,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,298,476,241/310,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,615.50

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