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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,147 and 467,365.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,147 and 467,365.50 is: 699,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,147 : 467,365.50 = 467,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,147/467,365.50 = 467,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,147x = 467,365.50 × 467,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,147x = 218,430,510,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,430,510,590.25/312,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,768.09

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