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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,832 and 474,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,832 and 474,693 is: 739,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,832 : 474,693 = 474,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,832/474,693 = 474,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,832x = 474,693 × 474,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,832x = 225,333,444,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,333,444,249/304,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,205.35

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