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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,307 and 498,338.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,307 and 498,338.63 is: 747,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,307 : 498,338.63 = 498,338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,307/498,338.63 = 498,338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,307x = 498,338.63 × 498,338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,307x = 248,341,385,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,341,385,166.89/332,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,325.17

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