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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,320 and 466,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,320 and 466,236 is: 721,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,320 : 466,236 = 466,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,320/466,236 = 466,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,320x = 466,236 × 466,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,320x = 217,376,007,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,376,007,696/301,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,412.48

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