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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,252 and 500,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,252 and 500,982 is: 762,282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,252 : 500,982 = 500,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,252/500,982 = 500,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,252x = 500,982 × 500,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,252x = 250,982,964,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,982,964,324/329,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,282.28

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