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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,748 and 464,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,748 and 464,857 is: 709,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,748 : 464,857 = 464,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,748/464,857 = 464,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,748x = 464,857 × 464,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,748x = 216,092,030,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,092,030,449/304,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,084.33

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