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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,056 and 465,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,056 and 465,088 is: 697,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,056 : 465,088 = 465,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,056/465,088 = 465,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,056x = 465,088 × 465,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,056x = 216,306,847,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,306,847,744/310,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,638.00

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