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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,204 and 467,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,204 and 467,044 is: 687,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,204 : 467,044 = 467,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,204/467,044 = 467,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,204x = 467,044 × 467,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,204x = 218,130,097,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,130,097,936/317,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,665.03

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