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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,745 and 498,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,745 and 498,304 is: 762,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,745 : 498,304 = 498,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,745/498,304 = 498,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,745x = 498,304 × 498,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,745x = 248,306,876,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,306,876,416/325,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,273.79

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