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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,098 and 469,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,098 and 469,180 is: 670,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,098 : 469,180 = 469,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,098/469,180 = 469,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,098x = 469,180 × 469,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,098x = 220,129,872,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,129,872,400/328,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,927.20

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