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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,477 and 475,753.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,477 and 475,753.50 is: 738,526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,477 : 475,753.50 = 475,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,477/475,753.50 = 475,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,477x = 475,753.50 × 475,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,477x = 226,341,392,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,341,392,762.25/306,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,526.52

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