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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,488 and 492,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,488 and 492,822 is: 746,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,488 : 492,822 = 492,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,488/492,822 = 492,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,488x = 492,822 × 492,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,488x = 242,873,523,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,873,523,684/325,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,182.73

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