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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,845.50 and 470,259.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,845.50 and 470,259.75 is: 730,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,845.50 : 470,259.75 = 470,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,845.50/470,259.75 = 470,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,845.50x = 470,259.75 × 470,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,845.50x = 221,144,232,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,144,232,470.06/302,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,221.29

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