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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,465.63 and 464,272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,465.63 and 464,272.50 is: 712,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,465.63 : 464,272.50 = 464,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,465.63/464,272.50 = 464,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,465.63x = 464,272.50 × 464,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,465.63x = 215,548,954,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,548,954,256.25/302,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,639.51

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