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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,809 and 465,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,809 and 465,804 is: 704,896.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,809 : 465,804 = 465,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,809/465,804 = 465,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,809x = 465,804 × 465,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,809x = 216,973,366,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,973,366,416/307,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,896.11

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