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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,638 and 473,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,638 and 473,610 is: 736,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,638 : 473,610 = 473,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,638/473,610 = 473,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,638x = 473,610 × 473,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,638x = 224,306,432,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,306,432,100/304,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,304.83

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