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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,548 and 466,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,548 and 466,803 is: 699,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,548 : 466,803 = 466,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,548/466,803 = 466,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,548x = 466,803 × 466,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,548x = 217,905,040,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,905,040,809/311,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,426.86

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