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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,247 and 781,167.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,247 and 781,167.38 is: 1,242,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,247 : 781,167.38 = 781,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,247/781,167.38 = 781,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,247x = 781,167.38 × 781,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,247x = 610,222,467,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,222,467,764.39/491,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,190.73

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