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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,966 and 473,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,966 and 473,571 is: 730,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,966 : 473,571 = 473,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,966/473,571 = 473,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,966x = 473,571 × 473,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,966x = 224,269,492,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,269,492,041/306,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,600.43

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