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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,937 and 465,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,937 and 465,825 is: 695,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,937 : 465,825 = 465,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,937/465,825 = 465,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,937x = 465,825 × 465,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,937x = 216,992,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,992,930,625/311,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,630.63

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