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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,754 and 498,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,754 and 498,969 is: 748,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,754 : 498,969 = 498,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,754/498,969 = 498,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,754x = 498,969 × 498,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,754x = 248,970,062,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,970,062,961/332,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,210.58

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