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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,813.50 and 470,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,813.50 and 470,215 is: 730,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,813.50 : 470,215 = 470,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,813.50/470,215 = 470,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,813.50x = 470,215 × 470,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,813.50x = 221,102,146,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,102,146,225/302,813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,159.48

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