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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,702 and 493,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,702 and 493,052 is: 739,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,702 : 493,052 = 493,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,702/493,052 = 493,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,702x = 493,052 × 493,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,702x = 243,100,274,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,100,274,704/328,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,576.50

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