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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,122 and 465,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,122 and 465,183 is: 697,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,122 : 465,183 = 465,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,122/465,183 = 465,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,122x = 465,183 × 465,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,122x = 216,395,223,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,395,223,489/310,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,774.50

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