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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,897 and 475,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,897 and 475,184 is: 745,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,897 : 475,184 = 475,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,897/475,184 = 475,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,897x = 475,184 × 475,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,897x = 225,799,833,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,799,833,856/302,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,467.38

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