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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,744 and 498,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,744 and 498,302 is: 762,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,744 : 498,302 = 498,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,744/498,302 = 498,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,744x = 498,302 × 498,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,744x = 248,304,883,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,304,883,204/325,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,270.01

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