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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,254 and 466,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,254 and 466,955 is: 714,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,254 : 466,955 = 466,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,254/466,955 = 466,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,254x = 466,955 × 466,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,254x = 218,046,972,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,046,972,025/305,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,313.23

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