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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,758 and 756,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,758 and 756,801 is: 1,169,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,758 : 756,801 = 756,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,758/756,801 = 756,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,758x = 756,801 × 756,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,758x = 572,747,753,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,747,753,601/489,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,450.53

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