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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,986 and 498,666.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,986 and 498,666.75 is: 762,819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,986 : 498,666.75 = 498,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,986/498,666.75 = 498,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,986x = 498,666.75 × 498,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,986x = 248,668,527,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,668,527,555.56/325,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,819.65

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