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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,403.50 and 498,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,403.50 and 498,481.50 is: 747,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,403.50 : 498,481.50 = 498,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,403.50/498,481.50 = 498,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,403.50x = 498,481.50 × 498,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,403.50x = 248,483,805,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,483,805,842.25/332,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,536.67

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