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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,680 and 467,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,680 and 467,520 is: 701,280

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,680 : 467,520 = 467,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,680/467,520 = 467,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,680x = 467,520 × 467,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,680x = 218,574,950,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,574,950,400/311,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,280

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