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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,764 and 498,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,764 and 498,984 is: 748,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,764 : 498,984 = 498,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,764/498,984 = 498,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,764x = 498,984 × 498,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,764x = 248,985,032,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,985,032,256/332,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,233.08

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