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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,264 and 467,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,264 and 467,124 is: 687,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,264 : 467,124 = 467,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,264/467,124 = 467,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,264x = 467,124 × 467,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,264x = 218,204,831,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,204,831,376/317,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,770.54

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