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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,206 and 473,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,206 and 473,444 is: 695,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,206 : 473,444 = 473,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,206/473,444 = 473,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,206x = 473,444 × 473,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,206x = 224,149,221,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,149,221,136/322,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,670.54

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