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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,312 and 466,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,312 and 466,973 is: 700,467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,312 : 466,973 = 466,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,312/466,973 = 466,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,312x = 466,973 × 466,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,312x = 218,063,782,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,063,782,729/311,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,467.00

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