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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,997 and 498,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,997 and 498,676 is: 762,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,997 : 498,676 = 498,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,997/498,676 = 498,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,997x = 498,676 × 498,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,997x = 248,677,752,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677,752,976/325,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,822.21

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