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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,773 and 465,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,773 and 465,759 is: 704,842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,773 : 465,759 = 465,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,773/465,759 = 465,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,773x = 465,759 × 465,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,773x = 216,931,446,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,931,446,081/307,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,842.35

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