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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,277 and 746,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,277 and 746,486 is: 1,141,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,277 : 746,486 = 746,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,277/746,486 = 746,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,277x = 746,486 × 746,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,277x = 557,241,348,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,241,348,196/488,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,240.21

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