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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,212 and 504,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,212 and 504,164 is: 779,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,212 : 504,164 = 504,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,212/504,164 = 504,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,212x = 504,164 × 504,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,212x = 254,181,338,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,181,338,896/326,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,190.65

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