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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,596 and 781,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,596 and 781,674 is: 1,242,919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,596 : 781,674 = 781,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,596/781,674 = 781,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,596x = 781,674 × 781,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,596x = 611,014,242,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,014,242,276/491,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,919.48

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