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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,467 and 464,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,467 and 464,275 is: 712,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,467 : 464,275 = 464,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,467/464,275 = 464,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,467x = 464,275 × 464,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,467x = 215,551,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,551,275,625/302,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,643.94

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