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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,992 and 463,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,992 and 463,434 is: 718,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,992 : 463,434 = 463,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,992/463,434 = 463,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,992x = 463,434 × 463,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,992x = 214,771,072,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,771,072,356/298,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,317.12

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