Finding the Third Proportional to 332,024 and 498,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,024 and 498,376 is: 748,074.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,024 : 498,376 = 498,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,024/498,376 = 498,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,024x = 498,376 × 498,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,024x = 248,378,637,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,378,637,376/332,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,074.35
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