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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,350 and 474,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,350 and 474,657 is: 733,038.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,350 : 474,657 = 474,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,350/474,657 = 474,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,350x = 474,657 × 474,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,350x = 225,299,267,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,299,267,649/307,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,038.12

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