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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,042 and 498,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,042 and 498,051 is: 731,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,042 : 498,051 = 498,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,042/498,051 = 498,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,042x = 498,051 × 498,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,042x = 248,054,798,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,054,798,601/339,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,634.42

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