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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,360 and 457,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,360 and 457,572 is: 713,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,360 : 457,572 = 457,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,360/457,572 = 457,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,360x = 457,572 × 457,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,360x = 209,372,135,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372,135,184/293,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,703.76

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