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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,026 and 498,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,026 and 498,027 is: 731,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,026 : 498,027 = 498,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,026/498,027 = 498,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,026x = 498,027 × 498,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,026x = 248,030,892,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,030,892,729/339,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,598.44

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