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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,832 and 474,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,832 and 474,692 is: 739,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,832 : 474,692 = 474,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,832/474,692 = 474,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,832x = 474,692 × 474,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,832x = 225,332,494,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,332,494,864/304,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,202.23

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