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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,905 and 466,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,905 and 466,629 is: 700,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,905 : 466,629 = 466,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,905/466,629 = 466,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,905x = 466,629 × 466,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,905x = 217,742,623,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,742,623,641/310,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,350.99

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