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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,026 and 734,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,026 and 734,242 is: 1,095,696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,026 : 734,242 = 734,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,026/734,242 = 734,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,026x = 734,242 × 734,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,026x = 539,111,314,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,111,314,564/492,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,696.80

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