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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,924 and 463,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,924 and 463,720 is: 726,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,924 : 463,720 = 463,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,924/463,720 = 463,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,924x = 463,720 × 463,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,924x = 215,036,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,036,238,400/295,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,660.35

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