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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,734 and 445,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,734 and 445,464 is: 603,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,734 : 445,464 = 445,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,734/445,464 = 445,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,734x = 445,464 × 445,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,734x = 198,438,175,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,438,175,296/328,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,643.60

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