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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,595 and 460,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,595 and 460,849 is: 720,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,595 : 460,849 = 460,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,595/460,849 = 460,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,595x = 460,849 × 460,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,595x = 212,381,800,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,381,800,801/294,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,928.06

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