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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,932 and 463,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,932 and 463,731 is: 726,675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,932 : 463,731 = 463,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,932/463,731 = 463,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,932x = 463,731 × 463,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,932x = 215,046,440,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,046,440,361/295,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,675.18

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