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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,566 and 499,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,566 and 499,517 is: 764,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,566 : 499,517 = 499,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,566/499,517 = 499,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,566x = 499,517 × 499,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,566x = 249,517,233,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,517,233,289/326,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,063.72

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