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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,514 and 504,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,514 and 504,546 is: 779,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,514 : 504,546 = 504,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,514/504,546 = 504,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,514x = 504,546 × 504,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,514x = 254,566,666,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,566,666,116/326,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,650.08

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