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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,228 and 466,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,228 and 466,916 is: 714,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,228 : 466,916 = 466,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,228/466,916 = 466,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,228x = 466,916 × 466,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,228x = 218,010,551,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,010,551,056/305,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,254.76

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