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Finding the Third Proportional to 324,514 and 484,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 324,514 and 484,069 is: 722,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,514 : 484,069 = 484,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,514/484,069 = 484,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,514x = 484,069 × 484,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,514x = 234,322,796,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,322,796,761/324,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,073.00

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