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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,966 and 470,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,966 and 470,710 is: 728,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,966 : 470,710 = 470,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,966/470,710 = 470,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,966x = 470,710 × 470,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,966x = 221,567,904,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,567,904,100/303,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,923.31

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