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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,544 and 498,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,544 and 498,960 is: 776,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,544 : 498,960 = 498,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,544/498,960 = 498,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,544x = 498,960 × 498,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,544x = 248,961,081,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,961,081,600/320,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,683.02

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