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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,122 and 469,213.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,122 and 469,213.50 is: 670,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,122 : 469,213.50 = 469,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,122/469,213.50 = 469,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,122x = 469,213.50 × 469,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,122x = 220,161,308,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,161,308,582.25/328,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,973.93

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