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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,299 and 473,671.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,299 and 473,671.13 is: 737,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,299 : 473,671.13 = 473,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,299/473,671.13 = 473,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,299x = 473,671.13 × 473,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,299x = 224,364,334,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,364,334,658.77/304,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,315.39

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