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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,722 and 465,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,722 and 465,681 is: 704,723.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,722 : 465,681 = 465,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,722/465,681 = 465,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,722x = 465,681 × 465,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,722x = 216,858,793,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,858,793,761/307,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,723.07

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