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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,928 and 492,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,928 and 492,276 is: 741,250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,928 : 492,276 = 492,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,928/492,276 = 492,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,928x = 492,276 × 492,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,928x = 242,335,660,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,335,660,176/326,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,250.86

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