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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,635 and 465,702.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,635 and 465,702.75 is: 704,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,635 : 465,702.75 = 465,702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,635/465,702.75 = 465,702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,635x = 465,702.75 × 465,702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,635x = 216,879,051,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,879,051,357.56/307,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,988.22

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