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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,235 and 504,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,235 and 504,228 is: 779,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,235 : 504,228 = 504,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,235/504,228 = 504,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,235x = 504,228 × 504,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,235x = 254,245,875,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245,875,984/326,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,333.54

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