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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,969 and 496,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,969 and 496,740 is: 768,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,969 : 496,740 = 496,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,969/496,740 = 496,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,969x = 496,740 × 496,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,969x = 246,750,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,750,627,600/320,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,767.79

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