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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,044 and 473,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,044 and 473,668 is: 730,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,044 : 473,668 = 473,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,044/473,668 = 473,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,044x = 473,668 × 473,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,044x = 224,361,374,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,361,374,224/307,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,714.08

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