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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,794 and 495,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,794 and 495,443 is: 724,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,794 : 495,443 = 495,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,794/495,443 = 495,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,794x = 495,443 × 495,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,794x = 245,463,766,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,463,766,249/338,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,522.18

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