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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,356 and 466,202.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,356 and 466,202.25 is: 721,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,356 : 466,202.25 = 466,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,356/466,202.25 = 466,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,356x = 466,202.25 × 466,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,356x = 217,344,537,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,344,537,905.06/301,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,221.87

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