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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,958 and 465,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,958 and 465,736 is: 684,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,958 : 465,736 = 465,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,958/465,736 = 465,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,958x = 465,736 × 465,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,958x = 216,910,021,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,910,021,696/316,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,349.41

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