Finding the Third Proportional to 311,310 and 466,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,310 and 466,965 is: 700,447.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,310 : 466,965 = 466,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,310/466,965 = 466,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,310x = 466,965 × 466,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,310x = 218,056,311,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,056,311,225/311,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,447.50
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