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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,746 and 468,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,746 and 468,771 is: 725,843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,746 : 468,771 = 468,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,746/468,771 = 468,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,746x = 468,771 × 468,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,746x = 219,746,250,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,746,250,441/302,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,843.61

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