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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,312 and 466,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,312 and 466,970 is: 700,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,312 : 466,970 = 466,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,312/466,970 = 466,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,312x = 466,970 × 466,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,312x = 218,060,980,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,060,980,900/311,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,458.00

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