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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,372.38 and 498,670.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,372.38 and 498,670.25 is: 732,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,372.38 : 498,670.25 = 498,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,372.38/498,670.25 = 498,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,372.38x = 498,670.25 × 498,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,372.38x = 248,672,018,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,672,018,235.06/339,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,740.90

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