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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,248 and 472,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,248 and 472,966 is: 735,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,248 : 472,966 = 472,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,248/472,966 = 472,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,248x = 472,966 × 472,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,248x = 223,696,837,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,696,837,156/304,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,245.05

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