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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,800 and 477,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,800 and 477,054 is: 698,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,800 : 477,054 = 477,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,800/477,054 = 477,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,800x = 477,054 × 477,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,800x = 227,580,518,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,580,518,916/325,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,528.30

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