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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,916 and 493,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,916 and 493,314 is: 758,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,916 : 493,314 = 493,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,916/493,314 = 493,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,916x = 493,314 × 493,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,916x = 243,358,702,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,358,702,596/320,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,325.24

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