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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,422 and 466,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,422 and 466,301 is: 721,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,422 : 466,301 = 466,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,422/466,301 = 466,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,422x = 466,301 × 466,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,422x = 217,436,622,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,436,622,601/301,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,369.45

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