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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,844 and 493,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,844 and 493,310 is: 740,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,844 : 493,310 = 493,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,844/493,310 = 493,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,844x = 493,310 × 493,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,844x = 243,354,756,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,354,756,100/328,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,031.01

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