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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,045 and 494,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,045 and 494,254 is: 765,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,045 : 494,254 = 494,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,045/494,254 = 494,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,045x = 494,254 × 494,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,045x = 244,287,016,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,287,016,516/319,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,682.01

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