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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,947 and 471,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,947 and 471,246 is: 728,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,947 : 471,246 = 471,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,947/471,246 = 471,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,947x = 471,246 × 471,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,947x = 222,072,792,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,072,792,516/304,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,234.06

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