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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,922 and 493,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,922 and 493,359 is: 787,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,922 : 493,359 = 493,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,922/493,359 = 493,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,922x = 493,359 × 493,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,922x = 243,403,102,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,403,102,881/308,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,911.20

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