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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,905.13 and 475,208.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,905.13 and 475,208.44 is: 745,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,905.13 : 475,208.44 = 475,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,905.13/475,208.44 = 475,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,905.13x = 475,208.44 × 475,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,905.13x = 225,823,059,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,823,059,071.19/302,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,524.06

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