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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,267 and 498,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,267 and 498,667 is: 684,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,267 : 498,667 = 498,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,267/498,667 = 498,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,267x = 498,667 × 498,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,267x = 248,668,776,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,668,776,889/363,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,534.45

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