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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,803 and 465,868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,803 and 465,868.50 is: 624,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,803 : 465,868.50 = 465,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,803/465,868.50 = 465,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,803x = 465,868.50 × 465,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,803x = 217,033,459,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,033,459,292.25/347,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,012.61

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