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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,265 and 466,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,265 and 466,775 is: 723,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,265 : 466,775 = 466,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,265/466,775 = 466,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,265x = 466,775 × 466,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,265x = 217,878,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,878,900,625/301,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,213.45

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