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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,058 and 479,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,058 and 479,871 is: 762,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,058 : 479,871 = 479,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,058/479,871 = 479,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,058x = 479,871 × 479,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,058x = 230,276,176,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,276,176,641/302,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,357.48

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