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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,436 and 499,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,436 and 499,374 is: 763,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,436 : 499,374 = 499,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,436/499,374 = 499,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,436x = 499,374 × 499,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,436x = 249,374,391,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,374,391,876/326,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,930.42

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