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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,483 and 475,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,483 and 475,762 is: 738,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,483 : 475,762 = 475,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,483/475,762 = 475,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,483x = 475,762 × 475,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,483x = 226,349,480,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,349,480,644/306,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,538.45

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