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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,738 and 482,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,738 and 482,733 is: 767,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,738 : 482,733 = 482,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,738/482,733 = 482,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,738x = 482,733 × 482,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,738x = 233,031,149,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,031,149,289/303,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,211.05

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