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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,467.94 and 479,877.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,467.94 and 479,877.19 is: 763,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,467.94 : 479,877.19 = 479,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,467.94/479,877.19 = 479,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,467.94x = 479,877.19 × 479,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,467.94x = 230,282,115,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,282,115,082.91/301,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,869.34

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