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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,544 and 466,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,544 and 466,107 is: 704,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,544 : 466,107 = 466,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,544/466,107 = 466,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,544x = 466,107 × 466,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,544x = 217,255,735,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,255,735,449/308,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,132.10

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