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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,356 and 466,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,356 and 466,919 is: 723,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,356 : 466,919 = 466,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,356/466,919 = 466,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,356x = 466,919 × 466,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,356x = 218,013,352,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,013,352,561/301,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,441.22

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