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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,560 and 498,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,560 and 498,617 is: 770,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,560 : 498,617 = 498,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,560/498,617 = 498,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,560x = 498,617 × 498,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,560x = 248,618,912,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,618,912,689/322,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,767.96

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