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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,296 and 504,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,296 and 504,236 is: 779,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,296 : 504,236 = 504,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,296/504,236 = 504,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,296x = 504,236 × 504,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,296x = 254,253,943,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,253,943,696/326,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,212.57

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