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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,560 and 466,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,560 and 466,824 is: 699,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,560 : 466,824 = 466,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,560/466,824 = 466,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,560x = 466,824 × 466,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,560x = 217,924,646,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,924,646,976/311,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,462.85

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