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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,804 and 495,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,804 and 495,488 is: 724,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,804 : 495,488 = 495,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,804/495,488 = 495,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,804x = 495,488 × 495,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,804x = 245,508,358,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,508,358,144/338,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,632.41

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