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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,229 and 460,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,229 and 460,701 is: 625,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,229 : 460,701 = 460,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,229/460,701 = 460,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,229x = 460,701 × 460,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,229x = 212,245,411,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,245,411,401/339,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,670.01

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