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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,008 and 498,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,008 and 498,324 is: 830,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,008 : 498,324 = 498,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,008/498,324 = 498,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,008x = 498,324 × 498,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,008x = 248,326,808,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,326,808,976/299,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,502.22

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