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Finding the Third Proportional to 490,840 and 720,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 490,840 and 720,098 is: 1,056,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,840 : 720,098 = 720,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,840/720,098 = 720,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,840x = 720,098 × 720,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,840x = 518,541,129,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,541,129,604/490,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,436.17

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