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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,616 and 750,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,616 and 750,546 is: 1,145,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,616 : 750,546 = 750,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,616/750,546 = 750,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,616x = 750,546 × 750,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,616x = 563,319,298,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,319,298,116/491,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,852.25

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