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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,082 and 498,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,082 and 498,366 is: 747,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,082 : 498,366 = 498,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,082/498,366 = 498,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,082x = 498,366 × 498,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,082x = 248,368,669,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,368,669,956/332,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,913.68

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