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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,444 and 466,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,444 and 466,554 is: 722,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,444 : 466,554 = 466,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,444/466,554 = 466,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,444x = 466,554 × 466,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,444x = 217,672,634,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,672,634,916/301,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,099.74

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