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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,406 and 508,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,406 and 508,341 is: 801,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,406 : 508,341 = 508,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,406/508,341 = 508,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,406x = 508,341 × 508,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,406x = 258,410,572,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,410,572,281/322,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,506.71

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