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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,302.50 and 498,332.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,302.50 and 498,332.25 is: 747,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,302.50 : 498,332.25 = 498,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,302.50/498,332.25 = 498,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,302.50x = 498,332.25 × 498,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,302.50x = 248,335,031,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,335,031,390.06/332,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,316.17

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