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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,966 and 496,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,966 and 496,718 is: 768,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,966 : 496,718 = 496,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,966/496,718 = 496,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,966x = 496,718 × 496,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,966x = 246,728,771,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,728,771,524/320,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,706.88

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