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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,273 and 498,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,273 and 498,675 is: 684,545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,273 : 498,675 = 498,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,273/498,675 = 498,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,273x = 498,675 × 498,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,273x = 248,676,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,676,755,625/363,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,545.11

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