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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,058 and 498,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,058 and 498,330 is: 747,859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,058 : 498,330 = 498,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,058/498,330 = 498,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,058x = 498,330 × 498,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,058x = 248,332,788,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,332,788,900/332,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,859.68

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