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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,462 and 498,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,462 and 498,195 is: 774,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,462 : 498,195 = 498,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,462/498,195 = 498,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,462x = 498,195 × 498,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,462x = 248,198,258,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,198,258,025/320,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,501.37

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