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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,826 and 715,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,826 and 715,740 is: 1,047,987.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,826 : 715,740 = 715,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,826/715,740 = 715,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,826x = 715,740 × 715,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,826x = 512,283,747,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,283,747,600/488,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,987.93

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