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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,223.19 and 498,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,223.19 and 498,231 is: 747,190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,223.19 : 498,231 = 498,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,223.19/498,231 = 498,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,223.19x = 498,231 × 498,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,223.19x = 248,234,129,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,234,129,361/332,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,190.86

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