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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,050 and 466,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,050 and 466,396 is: 722,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,050 : 466,396 = 466,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,050/466,396 = 466,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,050x = 466,396 × 466,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,050x = 217,525,228,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,525,228,816/301,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,555.15

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