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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,846 and 474,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,846 and 474,714 is: 739,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,846 : 474,714 = 474,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,846/474,714 = 474,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,846x = 474,714 × 474,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,846x = 225,353,381,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,353,381,796/304,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,236.80

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