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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,875 and 470,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,875 and 470,223 is: 725,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,875 : 470,223 = 470,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,875/470,223 = 470,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,875x = 470,223 × 470,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,875x = 221,109,669,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,109,669,729/304,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,246.97

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