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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,714 and 465,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,714 and 465,590 is: 706,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,714 : 465,590 = 465,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,714/465,590 = 465,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,714x = 465,590 × 465,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,714x = 216,774,048,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,774,048,100/306,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,762.81

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