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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,976 and 496,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,976 and 496,737 is: 768,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,976 : 496,737 = 496,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,976/496,737 = 496,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,976x = 496,737 × 496,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,976x = 246,747,647,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,747,647,169/320,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,741.74

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