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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,673 and 460,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,673 and 460,224 is: 713,938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,673 : 460,224 = 460,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,673/460,224 = 460,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,673x = 460,224 × 460,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,673x = 211,806,130,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,806,130,176/296,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,938.01

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