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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,844 and 474,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,844 and 474,711 is: 739,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,844 : 474,711 = 474,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,844/474,711 = 474,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,844x = 474,711 × 474,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,844x = 225,350,533,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,350,533,521/304,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,232.31

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