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Finding the Third Proportional to 328 and 498

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Solution

The third proportional to 328 and 498 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 498 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/498 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 498 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 248,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,004/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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