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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,700 and 445,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,700 and 445,698 is: 637,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,700 : 445,698 = 445,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,700/445,698 = 445,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,700x = 445,698 × 445,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,700x = 198,646,707,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,646,707,204/311,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,300.95

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