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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,124 and 462,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,124 and 462,930 is: 736,126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,124 : 462,930 = 462,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,124/462,930 = 462,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,124x = 462,930 × 462,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,124x = 214,304,184,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,304,184,900/291,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,126.82

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