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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,014 and 498,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,014 and 498,709 is: 762,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,014 : 498,709 = 498,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,014/498,709 = 498,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,014x = 498,709 × 498,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,014x = 248,710,666,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,710,666,681/326,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,883.39

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