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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,740 and 463,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,740 and 463,329 is: 725,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,740 : 463,329 = 463,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,740/463,329 = 463,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,740x = 463,329 × 463,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,740x = 214,673,762,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,673,762,241/295,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,886.80

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