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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,349 and 504,346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,349 and 504,346.50 is: 779,427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,349 : 504,346.50 = 504,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,349/504,346.50 = 504,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,349x = 504,346.50 × 504,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,349x = 254,365,392,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,365,392,062.25/326,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,427.52

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