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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,391 and 498,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,391 and 498,450 is: 747,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,391 : 498,450 = 498,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,391/498,450 = 498,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,391x = 498,450 × 498,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,391x = 248,452,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,452,402,500/332,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,470.31

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