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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,209 and 469,963.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,209 and 469,963.50 is: 748,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,209 : 469,963.50 = 469,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,209/469,963.50 = 469,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,209x = 469,963.50 × 469,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,209x = 220,865,691,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,865,691,332.25/295,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,167.20

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