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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,284 and 473,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,284 and 473,012 is: 735,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,284 : 473,012 = 473,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,284/473,012 = 473,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,284x = 473,012 × 473,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,284x = 223,740,352,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,740,352,144/304,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,301.07

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