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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,263 and 466,771.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,263 and 466,771.50 is: 723,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,263 : 466,771.50 = 466,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,263/466,771.50 = 466,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,263x = 466,771.50 × 466,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,263x = 217,875,633,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,875,633,212.25/301,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,207.41

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