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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,476 and 498,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,476 and 498,580 is: 747,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,476 : 498,580 = 498,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,476/498,580 = 498,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,476x = 498,580 × 498,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,476x = 248,582,016,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,582,016,400/332,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,669.05

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