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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,847 and 460,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,847 and 460,572 is: 686,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,847 : 460,572 = 460,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,847/460,572 = 460,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,847x = 460,572 × 460,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,847x = 212,126,567,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,126,567,184/308,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,833.83

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