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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,536 and 467,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,536 and 467,360 is: 703,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,536 : 467,360 = 467,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,536/467,360 = 467,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,536x = 467,360 × 467,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,536x = 218,425,369,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,425,369,600/310,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,381.80

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