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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,496 and 499,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,496 and 499,326 is: 747,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,496 : 499,326 = 499,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,496/499,326 = 499,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,496x = 499,326 × 499,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,496x = 249,326,454,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,326,454,276/333,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,614.53

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