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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,192 and 475,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,192 and 475,344 is: 752,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,192 : 475,344 = 475,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,192/475,344 = 475,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,192x = 475,344 × 475,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,192x = 225,951,918,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,951,918,336/300,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,691.34

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