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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,771 and 472,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,771 and 472,773 is: 726,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,771 : 472,773 = 472,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,771/472,773 = 472,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,771x = 472,773 × 472,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,771x = 223,514,309,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,514,309,529/307,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,235.77

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