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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,312 and 466,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,312 and 466,968 is: 700,452

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,312 : 466,968 = 466,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,312/466,968 = 466,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,312x = 466,968 × 466,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,312x = 218,059,113,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,059,113,024/311,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,452

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