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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,747 and 482,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,747 and 482,747 is: 767,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,747 : 482,747 = 482,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,747/482,747 = 482,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,747x = 482,747 × 482,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,747x = 233,044,666,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,044,666,009/303,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,232.82

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