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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,405 and 498,542.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,405 and 498,542.50 is: 741,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,405 : 498,542.50 = 498,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,405/498,542.50 = 498,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,405x = 498,542.50 × 498,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,405x = 248,544,624,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,544,624,306.25/335,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,028.38

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