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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,455 and 466,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,455 and 466,563 is: 722,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,455 : 466,563 = 466,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,455/466,563 = 466,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,455x = 466,563 × 466,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,455x = 217,681,032,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681,032,969/301,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,101.25

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