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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,046 and 479,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,046 and 479,853 is: 762,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,046 : 479,853 = 479,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,046/479,853 = 479,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,046x = 479,853 × 479,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,046x = 230,258,901,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,258,901,609/302,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,330.58

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