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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,220 and 469,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,220 and 469,982 is: 748,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,220 : 469,982 = 469,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,220/469,982 = 469,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,220x = 469,982 × 469,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,220x = 220,883,080,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,883,080,324/295,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,198.23

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