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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,524 and 504,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,524 and 504,343 is: 778,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,524 : 504,343 = 504,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,524/504,343 = 504,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,524x = 504,343 × 504,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,524x = 254,361,861,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,361,861,649/326,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,998.98

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