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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,764 and 461,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,764 and 461,964 is: 667,400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,764 : 461,964 = 461,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,764/461,964 = 461,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,764x = 461,964 × 461,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,764x = 213,410,737,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,410,737,296/319,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,400.76

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