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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,367 and 498,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,367 and 498,425 is: 747,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,367 : 498,425 = 498,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,367/498,425 = 498,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,367x = 498,425 × 498,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,367x = 248,427,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427,480,625/332,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,449.30

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