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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,246 and 476,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,246 and 476,853 is: 740,087.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,246 : 476,853 = 476,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,246/476,853 = 476,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,246x = 476,853 × 476,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,246x = 227,388,783,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,388,783,609/307,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,087.04

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