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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,723 and 464,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,723 and 464,778 is: 711,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,723 : 464,778 = 464,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,723/464,778 = 464,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,723x = 464,778 × 464,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,723x = 216,018,589,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,018,589,284/303,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,235.53

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