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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,608 and 480,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,608 and 480,956 is: 749,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,608 : 480,956 = 480,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,608/480,956 = 480,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,608x = 480,956 × 480,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,608x = 231,318,673,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,318,673,936/308,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,555.01

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