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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,840 and 465,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,840 and 465,912 is: 738,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,840 : 465,912 = 465,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,840/465,912 = 465,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,840x = 465,912 × 465,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,840x = 217,073,991,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,073,991,744/293,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,748.95

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