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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,826 and 496,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,826 and 496,447 is: 736,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,826 : 496,447 = 496,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,826/496,447 = 496,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,826x = 496,447 × 496,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,826x = 246,459,623,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,459,623,809/334,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,082.69

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