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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,354 and 474,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,354 and 474,664 is: 733,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,354 : 474,664 = 474,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,354/474,664 = 474,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,354x = 474,664 × 474,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,354x = 225,305,912,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,305,912,896/307,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,050.21

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