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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,410 and 463,861.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,410 and 463,861.50 is: 716,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,410 : 463,861.50 = 463,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,410/463,861.50 = 463,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,410x = 463,861.50 × 463,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,410x = 215,167,491,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,167,491,182.25/300,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,246.10

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