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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,172 and 463,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,172 and 463,725 is: 671,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,172 : 463,725 = 463,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,172/463,725 = 463,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,172x = 463,725 × 463,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,172x = 215,040,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,040,875,625/320,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,641.73

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