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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,992 and 498,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,992 and 498,674 is: 762,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,992 : 498,674 = 498,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,992/498,674 = 498,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,992x = 498,674 × 498,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,992x = 248,675,758,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,675,758,276/325,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,827.79

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