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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,398 and 508,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,398 and 508,329 is: 801,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,398 : 508,329 = 508,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,398/508,329 = 508,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,398x = 508,329 × 508,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,398x = 258,398,372,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,398,372,241/322,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,488.76

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