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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,204 and 467,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,204 and 467,040 is: 687,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,204 : 467,040 = 467,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,204/467,040 = 467,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,204x = 467,040 × 467,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,204x = 218,126,361,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,126,361,600/317,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,653.25

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