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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,602 and 509,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,602 and 509,238 is: 796,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,602 : 509,238 = 509,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,602/509,238 = 509,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,602x = 509,238 × 509,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,602x = 259,323,340,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,323,340,644/325,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,442.71

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