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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,252 and 464,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,252 and 464,838 is: 676,814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,252 : 464,838 = 464,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,252/464,838 = 464,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,252x = 464,838 × 464,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,252x = 216,074,366,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,074,366,244/319,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,814.45

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