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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,472 and 502,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,472 and 502,704 is: 788,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,472 : 502,704 = 502,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,472/502,704 = 502,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,472x = 502,704 × 502,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,472x = 252,711,311,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,711,311,616/320,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,559.72

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