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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,950 and 499,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,950 and 499,929 is: 764,425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,950 : 499,929 = 499,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,950/499,929 = 499,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,950x = 499,929 × 499,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,950x = 249,929,005,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,929,005,041/326,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,425.77

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