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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,100 and 475,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,100 and 475,206 is: 752,484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,100 : 475,206 = 475,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,100/475,206 = 475,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,100x = 475,206 × 475,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,100x = 225,820,742,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,820,742,436/300,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,484.98

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