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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,958 and 463,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,958 and 463,770 is: 726,733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,958 : 463,770 = 463,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,958/463,770 = 463,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,958x = 463,770 × 463,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,958x = 215,082,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,082,612,900/295,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,733.57

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