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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,472 and 466,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,472 and 466,592 is: 722,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,472 : 466,592 = 466,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,472/466,592 = 466,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,472x = 466,592 × 466,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,472x = 217,708,094,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,708,094,464/301,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,150.30

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