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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,046 and 498,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,046 and 498,312 is: 747,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,046 : 498,312 = 498,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,046/498,312 = 498,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,046x = 498,312 × 498,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,046x = 248,314,849,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,314,849,344/332,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,832.68

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