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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,994.06 and 498,672.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,994.06 and 498,672.42 is: 762,818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,994.06 : 498,672.42 = 498,672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,994.06/498,672.42 = 498,672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,994.06x = 498,672.42 × 498,672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,994.06x = 248,674,184,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,674,184,338.68/325,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,818.14

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