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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,048 and 468,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,048 and 468,032 is: 720,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,048 : 468,032 = 468,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,048/468,032 = 468,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,048x = 468,032 × 468,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,048x = 219,053,953,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,053,953,024/304,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,458.46

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