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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,318 and 470,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,318 and 470,722 is: 747,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,318 : 470,722 = 470,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,318/470,722 = 470,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,318x = 470,722 × 470,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,318x = 221,579,201,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,579,201,284/296,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,775.03

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