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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,654 and 750,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,654 and 750,603 is: 1,145,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,654 : 750,603 = 750,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,654/750,603 = 750,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,654x = 750,603 × 750,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,654x = 563,404,863,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,404,863,609/491,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,937.72

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