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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,364 and 504,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,364 and 504,306 is: 779,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,364 : 504,306 = 504,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,364/504,306 = 504,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,364x = 504,306 × 504,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,364x = 254,324,541,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,324,541,636/326,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,266.53

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