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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,369 and 498,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,369 and 498,933 is: 762,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,369 : 498,933 = 498,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,369/498,933 = 498,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,369x = 498,933 × 498,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,369x = 248,934,138,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,934,138,489/326,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,738.31

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