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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,798 and 495,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,798 and 495,480 is: 724,621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,798 : 495,480 = 495,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,798/495,480 = 495,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,798x = 495,480 × 495,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,798x = 245,500,430,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,500,430,400/338,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,621.84

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