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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,699 and 498,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,699 and 498,692 is: 734,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,699 : 498,692 = 498,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,699/498,692 = 498,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,699x = 498,692 × 498,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,699x = 248,693,710,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,693,710,864/338,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,261.72

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