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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,848 and 493,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,848 and 493,316 is: 740,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,848 : 493,316 = 493,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,848/493,316 = 493,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,848x = 493,316 × 493,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,848x = 243,360,675,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,360,675,856/328,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,040.01

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