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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,176 and 465,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,176 and 465,060 is: 704,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,176 : 465,060 = 465,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,176/465,060 = 465,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,176x = 465,060 × 465,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,176x = 216,280,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,280,803,600/307,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,094.08

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