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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,964 and 496,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,964 and 496,716 is: 768,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,964 : 496,716 = 496,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,964/496,716 = 496,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,964x = 496,716 × 496,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,964x = 246,726,784,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,726,784,656/320,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,705.48

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