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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,912 and 493,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,912 and 493,344 is: 787,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,912 : 493,344 = 493,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,912/493,344 = 493,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,912x = 493,344 × 493,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,912x = 243,388,302,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,388,302,336/308,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,888.79

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