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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,698 and 455,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,698 and 455,883 is: 666,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,698 : 455,883 = 455,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,698/455,883 = 455,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,698x = 455,883 × 455,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,698x = 207,829,309,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,829,309,689/311,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,764.98

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