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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,994 and 498,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,994 and 498,677 is: 762,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,994 : 498,677 = 498,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,994/498,677 = 498,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,994x = 498,677 × 498,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,994x = 248,678,750,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,678,750,329/325,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,832.29

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