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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,248.50 and 498,264.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,248.50 and 498,264.75 is: 747,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,248.50 : 498,264.75 = 498,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,248.50/498,264.75 = 498,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,248.50x = 498,264.75 × 498,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,248.50x = 248,267,761,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,267,761,092.56/332,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,235.16

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