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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,500 and 498,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,500 and 498,230 is: 774,518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,500 : 498,230 = 498,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,500/498,230 = 498,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,500x = 498,230 × 498,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,500x = 248,233,132,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,233,132,900/320,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,518.36

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