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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,730 and 465,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,730 and 465,663 is: 651,705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,730 : 465,663 = 465,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,730/465,663 = 465,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,730x = 465,663 × 465,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,730x = 216,842,029,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,842,029,569/332,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,705.68

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