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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,902 and 497,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,902 and 497,979 is: 767,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,902 : 497,979 = 497,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,902/497,979 = 497,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,902x = 497,979 × 497,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,902x = 247,983,084,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,983,084,441/322,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,982.50

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