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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,994 and 460,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,994 and 460,782 is: 700,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,994 : 460,782 = 460,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,994/460,782 = 460,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,994x = 460,782 × 460,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,994x = 212,320,051,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,320,051,524/302,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,740.12

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