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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,972 and 466,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,972 and 466,970 is: 722,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,972 : 466,970 = 466,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,972/466,970 = 466,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,972x = 466,970 × 466,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,972x = 218,060,980,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,060,980,900/301,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,123.18

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