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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,047 and 466,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,047 and 466,395 is: 722,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,047 : 466,395 = 466,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,047/466,395 = 466,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,047x = 466,395 × 466,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,047x = 217,524,296,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,524,296,025/301,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,559.25

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