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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,152 and 498,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,152 and 498,344 is: 754,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,152 : 498,344 = 498,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,152/498,344 = 498,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,152x = 498,344 × 498,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,152x = 248,346,742,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,346,742,336/329,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,504.73

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