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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,822 and 498,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,822 and 498,845 is: 734,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,822 : 498,845 = 498,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,822/498,845 = 498,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,822x = 498,845 × 498,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,822x = 248,846,334,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,846,334,025/338,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,445.62

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