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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,164 and 518,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,164 and 518,892 is: 825,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,164 : 518,892 = 518,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,164/518,892 = 518,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,164x = 518,892 × 518,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,164x = 269,248,907,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,248,907,664/326,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,501.61

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