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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,127 and 498,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,127 and 498,525 is: 748,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,127 : 498,525 = 498,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,127/498,525 = 498,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,127x = 498,525 × 498,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,127x = 248,527,175,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,527,175,625/332,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,289.59

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