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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,424 and 482,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,424 and 482,020 is: 763,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,424 : 482,020 = 482,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,424/482,020 = 482,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,424x = 482,020 × 482,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,424x = 232,343,280,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343,280,400/304,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,222.61

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