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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,510 and 498,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,510 and 498,245 is: 774,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,510 : 498,245 = 498,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,510/498,245 = 498,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,510x = 498,245 × 498,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,510x = 248,248,080,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,248,080,025/320,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,540.83

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