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Finding the Third Proportional to 491,936 and 741,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 491,936 and 741,344 is: 1,117,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,936 : 741,344 = 741,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,936/741,344 = 741,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,936x = 741,344 × 741,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,936x = 549,590,926,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,590,926,336/491,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117,200.06

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