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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,048 and 466,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,048 and 466,393 is: 722,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,048 : 466,393 = 466,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,048/466,393 = 466,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,048x = 466,393 × 466,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,048x = 217,522,430,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,522,430,449/301,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,550.66

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