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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,176 and 484,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,176 and 484,326 is: 778,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,176 : 484,326 = 484,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,176/484,326 = 484,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,176x = 484,326 × 484,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,176x = 234,571,674,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,571,674,276/301,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,852.48

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