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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,534 and 498,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,534 and 498,291 is: 774,625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,534 : 498,291 = 498,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,534/498,291 = 498,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,534x = 498,291 × 498,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,534x = 248,293,920,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,293,920,681/320,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,625.85

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