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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,392 and 466,258.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,392 and 466,258.50 is: 721,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,392 : 466,258.50 = 466,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,392/466,258.50 = 466,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,392x = 466,258.50 × 466,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,392x = 217,396,988,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,396,988,822.25/301,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,309.75

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