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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,828 and 463,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,828 and 463,321 is: 704,221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828 : 463,321 = 463,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828/463,321 = 463,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828x = 463,321 × 463,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828x = 214,666,349,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,666,349,041/304,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,221.23

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