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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,302 and 457,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,302 and 457,480 is: 713,557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,302 : 457,480 = 457,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,302/457,480 = 457,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,302x = 457,480 × 457,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,302x = 209,287,950,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,287,950,400/293,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,557.87

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