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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,332 and 486,085.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,332 and 486,085.50 is: 726,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,332 : 486,085.50 = 486,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,332/486,085.50 = 486,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,332x = 486,085.50 × 486,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,332x = 236,279,113,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,279,113,310.25/325,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,270.74

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