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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,767 and 465,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,767 and 465,750 is: 704,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,767 : 465,750 = 465,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,767/465,750 = 465,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,767x = 465,750 × 465,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,767x = 216,923,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,923,062,500/307,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,828.86

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