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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,974.38 and 498,652.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,974.38 and 498,652.88 is: 762,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,974.38 : 498,652.88 = 498,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,974.38/498,652.88 = 498,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,974.38x = 498,652.88 × 498,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,974.38x = 248,654,689,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,654,689,745.77/325,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,804.41

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