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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,938 and 469,675.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,938 and 469,675.50 is: 730,597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,938 : 469,675.50 = 469,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,938/469,675.50 = 469,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,938x = 469,675.50 × 469,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,938x = 220,595,075,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,595,075,300.25/301,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,597.26

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