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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,404 and 498,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,404 and 498,541 is: 741,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,404 : 498,541 = 498,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,404/498,541 = 498,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,404x = 498,541 × 498,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,404x = 248,543,128,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,543,128,681/335,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,026.13

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