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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,696 and 498,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,696 and 498,504 is: 774,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,696 : 498,504 = 498,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,696/498,504 = 498,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,696x = 498,504 × 498,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,696x = 248,506,238,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,506,238,016/320,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,896.59

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