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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,586 and 446,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,586 and 446,487 is: 654,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,586 : 446,487 = 446,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,586/446,487 = 446,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,586x = 446,487 × 446,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,586x = 199,350,641,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,350,641,169/304,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,497.06

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