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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,125 and 498,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,125 and 498,522 is: 748,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,125 : 498,522 = 498,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,125/498,522 = 498,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,125x = 498,522 × 498,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,125x = 248,524,184,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,524,184,484/332,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,285.09

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