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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,266 and 467,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,266 and 467,127 is: 687,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,266 : 467,127 = 467,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,266/467,127 = 467,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,266x = 467,127 × 467,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,266x = 218,207,634,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,207,634,129/317,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,775.03

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