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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,910 and 470,347.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,910 and 470,347.50 is: 730,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,910 : 470,347.50 = 470,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,910/470,347.50 = 470,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,910x = 470,347.50 × 470,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,910x = 221,226,770,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,226,770,756.25/302,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,338.29

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