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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,668 and 469,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,668 and 469,674 is: 671,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,668 : 469,674 = 469,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,668/469,674 = 469,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,668x = 469,674 × 469,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,668x = 220,593,666,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,593,666,276/328,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,174.76

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