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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,616 and 499,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,616 and 499,638 is: 764,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,616 : 499,638 = 499,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,616/499,638 = 499,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,616x = 499,638 × 499,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,616x = 249,638,131,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,638,131,044/326,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,316.91

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