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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,702 and 462,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,702 and 462,390 is: 711,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,702 : 462,390 = 462,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,702/462,390 = 462,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,702x = 462,390 × 462,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,702x = 213,804,512,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,804,512,100/300,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,017.93

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