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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,242 and 470,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,242 and 470,342 is: 688,644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,242 : 470,342 = 470,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,242/470,342 = 470,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,242x = 470,342 × 470,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,242x = 221,221,596,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,221,596,964/321,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,644.69

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