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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,615 and 480,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,615 and 480,966 is: 749,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,615 : 480,966 = 480,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,615/480,966 = 480,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,615x = 480,966 × 480,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,615x = 231,328,293,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,328,293,156/308,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,569.18

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