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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,261 and 498,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,261 and 498,660 is: 684,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,261 : 498,660 = 498,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,261/498,660 = 498,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,261x = 498,660 × 498,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,261x = 248,661,795,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,661,795,600/363,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,526.54

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