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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,624 and 499,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,624 and 499,652 is: 764,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,624 : 499,652 = 499,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,624/499,652 = 499,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,624x = 499,652 × 499,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,624x = 249,652,121,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,652,121,104/326,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,341.02

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