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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,682 and 463,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,682 and 463,303 is: 725,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,682 : 463,303 = 463,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,682/463,303 = 463,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,682x = 463,303 × 463,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,682x = 214,649,669,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,649,669,809/295,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,947.71

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