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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,998 and 498,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,998 and 498,240 is: 747,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,998 : 498,240 = 498,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,998/498,240 = 498,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,998x = 498,240 × 498,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,998x = 248,243,097,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,243,097,600/331,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,724.68

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