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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,554 and 487,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,554 and 487,998 is: 731,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,554 : 487,998 = 487,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,554/487,998 = 487,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,554x = 487,998 × 487,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,554x = 238,142,048,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,142,048,004/325,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,497.84

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