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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,242 and 470,011.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,242 and 470,011.50 is: 748,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,242 : 470,011.50 = 470,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,242/470,011.50 = 470,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,242x = 470,011.50 × 470,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,242x = 220,910,810,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,910,810,132.25/295,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,236.40

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