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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,571 and 498,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,571 and 498,357 is: 774,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,571 : 498,357 = 498,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,571/498,357 = 498,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,571x = 498,357 × 498,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,571x = 248,359,699,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,359,699,449/320,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,741.63

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