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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,983.75 and 498,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,983.75 and 498,663 is: 762,813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,983.75 : 498,663 = 498,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,983.75/498,663 = 498,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,983.75x = 498,663 × 498,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,983.75x = 248,664,787,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,664,787,569/325,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,813.45

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