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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,977 and 466,366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,977 and 466,366.50 is: 699,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,977 : 466,366.50 = 466,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,977/466,366.50 = 466,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,977x = 466,366.50 × 466,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,977x = 217,497,712,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,497,712,322.25/310,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,401.28

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