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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,988 and 477,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,988 and 477,481.50 is: 737,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,988 : 477,481.50 = 477,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,988/477,481.50 = 477,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,988x = 477,481.50 × 477,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,988x = 227,988,582,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,988,582,842.25/308,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,855.78

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