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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,472 and 502,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,472 and 502,707 is: 788,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,472 : 502,707 = 502,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,472/502,707 = 502,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,472x = 502,707 × 502,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,472x = 252,714,327,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,714,327,849/320,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,569.14

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