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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,046 and 466,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,046 and 466,390 is: 722,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,046 : 466,390 = 466,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,046/466,390 = 466,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,046x = 466,390 × 466,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,046x = 217,519,632,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,519,632,100/301,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,546.16

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