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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,863 and 475,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,863 and 475,169 is: 745,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,863 : 475,169 = 475,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,863/475,169 = 475,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,863x = 475,169 × 475,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,863x = 225,785,578,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,785,578,561/302,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,504.00

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