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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,963 and 460,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,963 and 460,739 is: 700,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,963 : 460,739 = 460,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,963/460,739 = 460,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,963x = 460,739 × 460,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,963x = 212,280,426,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,280,426,121/302,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,681.03

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