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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,608 and 466,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,608 and 466,884 is: 699,534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,608 : 466,884 = 466,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,608/466,884 = 466,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,608x = 466,884 × 466,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,608x = 217,980,669,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,980,669,456/311,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,534.89

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