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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,453.25 and 479,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,453.25 and 479,855 is: 763,835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,453.25 : 479,855 = 479,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,453.25/479,855 = 479,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,453.25x = 479,855 × 479,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,453.25x = 230,260,821,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,260,821,025/301,453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,835.92

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