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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,458 and 463,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,458 and 463,869 is: 706,745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,458 : 463,869 = 463,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,458/463,869 = 463,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,458x = 463,869 × 463,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,458x = 215,174,449,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,174,449,161/304,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,745.92

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