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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,608 and 467,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,608 and 467,196 is: 714,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,608 : 467,196 = 467,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,608/467,196 = 467,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,608x = 467,196 × 467,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,608x = 218,272,102,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,272,102,416/305,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,222.48

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