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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,755.50 and 498,784.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,755.50 and 498,784.50 is: 734,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,755.50 : 498,784.50 = 498,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,755.50/498,784.50 = 498,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,755.50x = 498,784.50 × 498,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,755.50x = 248,785,977,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,785,977,440.25/338,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,411.63

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