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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,905 and 466,627.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,905 and 466,627.50 is: 700,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,905 : 466,627.50 = 466,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,905/466,627.50 = 466,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,905x = 466,627.50 × 466,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,905x = 217,741,223,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,741,223,756.25/310,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,346.48

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