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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,809 and 498,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,809 and 498,828 is: 734,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,809 : 498,828 = 498,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,809/498,828 = 498,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,809x = 498,828 × 498,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,809x = 248,829,373,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,373,584/338,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,423.74

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