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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,220 and 474,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,220 and 474,240 is: 741,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,220 : 474,240 = 474,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,220/474,240 = 474,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,220x = 474,240 × 474,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,220x = 224,903,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,903,577,600/303,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,717.49

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