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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,589 and 672,772.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,589 and 672,772.50 is: 920,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,589 : 672,772.50 = 672,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,589/672,772.50 = 672,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,589x = 672,772.50 × 672,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,589x = 452,622,836,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,622,836,756.25/491,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,734.27

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