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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,114 and 469,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,114 and 469,206 is: 670,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,114 : 469,206 = 469,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,114/469,206 = 469,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,114x = 469,206 × 469,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,114x = 220,154,270,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,154,270,436/328,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,968.84

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