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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,327 and 470,947.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,327 and 470,947.50 is: 731,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,327 : 470,947.50 = 470,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,327/470,947.50 = 470,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,327x = 470,947.50 × 470,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,327x = 221,791,547,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,791,547,756.25/303,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,196.19

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