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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,654 and 460,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,654 and 460,305 is: 711,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,654 : 460,305 = 460,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,654/460,305 = 460,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,654x = 460,305 × 460,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,654x = 211,880,693,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,880,693,025/297,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,835.53

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