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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,778 and 470,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,778 and 470,169 is: 730,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,778 : 470,169 = 470,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,778/470,169 = 470,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,778x = 470,169 × 470,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,778x = 221,058,888,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,058,888,561/302,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,102.22

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