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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,974 and 498,652.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,974 and 498,652.50 is: 762,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,974 : 498,652.50 = 498,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,974/498,652.50 = 498,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,974x = 498,652.50 × 498,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,974x = 248,654,315,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,654,315,756.25/325,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,804.14

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