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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,494 and 499,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,494 and 499,323 is: 747,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,494 : 499,323 = 499,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,494/499,323 = 499,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,494x = 499,323 × 499,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,494x = 249,323,458,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,323,458,329/333,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,610.03

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