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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,652 and 469,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,652 and 469,650 is: 671,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,652 : 469,650 = 469,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,652/469,650 = 469,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,652x = 469,650 × 469,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,652x = 220,571,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,571,122,500/328,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,138.84

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