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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,436 and 473,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,436 and 473,219 is: 735,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,436 : 473,219 = 473,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,436/473,219 = 473,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,436x = 473,219 × 473,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,436x = 223,936,221,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,936,221,961/304,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,577.34

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