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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,650 and 469,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,650 and 469,647 is: 671,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,650 : 469,647 = 469,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,650/469,647 = 469,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,650x = 469,647 × 469,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,650x = 220,568,304,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,568,304,609/328,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,134.35

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