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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,768 and 498,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,768 and 498,990 is: 748,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,768 : 498,990 = 498,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,768/498,990 = 498,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,768x = 498,990 × 498,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,768x = 248,991,020,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,991,020,100/332,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,242.08

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