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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,328 and 500,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,328 and 500,672 is: 770,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,328 : 500,672 = 500,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,328/500,672 = 500,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,328x = 500,672 × 500,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,328x = 250,672,451,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,672,451,584/325,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,522.22

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