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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,998 and 498,683.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,998 and 498,683.25 is: 762,842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,998 : 498,683.25 = 498,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,998/498,683.25 = 498,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,998x = 498,683.25 × 498,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,998x = 248,684,983,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,684,983,830.56/325,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,842.05

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