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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,455 and 466,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,455 and 466,565 is: 722,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,455 : 466,565 = 466,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,455/466,565 = 466,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,455x = 466,565 × 466,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,455x = 217,682,899,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,682,899,225/301,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,107.44

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