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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,097 and 738,157.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,097 and 738,157.50 is: 1,116,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,097 : 738,157.50 = 738,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,097/738,157.50 = 738,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,097x = 738,157.50 × 738,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,097x = 544,876,494,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,876,494,806.25/488,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,328.30

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