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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,688 and 464,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,688 and 464,176 is: 707,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,688 : 464,176 = 464,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,688/464,176 = 464,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,688x = 464,176 × 464,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,688x = 215,459,358,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,459,358,976/304,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,147.50

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