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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,244 and 472,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,244 and 472,960 is: 735,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,244 : 472,960 = 472,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,244/472,960 = 472,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,244x = 472,960 × 472,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,244x = 223,691,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,691,161,600/304,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,236.07

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