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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,974.50 and 498,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,974.50 and 498,652 is: 762,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,974.50 : 498,652 = 498,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,974.50/498,652 = 498,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,974.50x = 498,652 × 498,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,974.50x = 248,653,817,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,653,817,104/325,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,801.44

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