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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,972 and 476,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,972 and 476,670 is: 733,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,972 : 476,670 = 476,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,972/476,670 = 476,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,972x = 476,670 × 476,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,972x = 227,214,288,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,214,288,900/309,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,015.53

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