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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,547 and 504,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,547 and 504,383 is: 779,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,547 : 504,383 = 504,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,547/504,383 = 504,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,547x = 504,383 × 504,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,547x = 254,402,210,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,402,210,689/326,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,067.67

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