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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,708 and 498,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,708 and 498,704 is: 734,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,708 : 498,704 = 498,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,708/498,704 = 498,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,708x = 498,704 × 498,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,708x = 248,705,679,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,705,679,616/338,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,277.55

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