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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,406 and 481,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,406 and 481,179 is: 753,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,406 : 481,179 = 481,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,406/481,179 = 481,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,406x = 481,179 × 481,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,406x = 231,533,230,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533,230,041/307,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,183.84

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