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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,084 and 466,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,084 and 466,968 is: 681,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,084 : 466,968 = 466,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,084/466,968 = 466,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,084x = 466,968 × 466,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,084x = 218,059,113,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,059,113,024/320,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,255.90

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