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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,249 and 472,967.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,249 and 472,967.50 is: 735,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,249 : 472,967.50 = 472,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,249/472,967.50 = 472,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,249x = 472,967.50 × 472,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,249x = 223,698,256,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,698,256,056.25/304,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,247.30

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