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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,468 and 499,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,468 and 499,083 is: 762,965.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,468 : 499,083 = 499,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,468/499,083 = 499,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,468x = 499,083 × 499,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,468x = 249,083,840,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,083,840,889/326,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,965.56

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