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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,282 and 462,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,282 and 462,267 is: 704,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,282 : 462,267 = 462,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,282/462,267 = 462,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,282x = 462,267 × 462,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,282x = 213,690,779,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,690,779,289/303,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,594.34

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