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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,334 and 486,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,334 and 486,088 is: 726,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,334 : 486,088 = 486,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,334/486,088 = 486,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,334x = 486,088 × 486,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,334x = 236,281,543,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,281,543,744/325,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,273.75

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