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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,490 and 498,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,490 and 498,216 is: 774,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,490 : 498,216 = 498,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,490/498,216 = 498,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,490x = 498,216 × 498,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,490x = 248,219,182,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,219,182,656/320,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,498.99

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