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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,710 and 465,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,710 and 465,582 is: 706,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,710 : 465,582 = 465,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,710/465,582 = 465,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,710x = 465,582 × 465,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,710x = 216,766,598,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,766,598,724/306,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,747.74

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