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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,033 and 734,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,033 and 734,251 is: 1,095,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,033 : 734,251 = 734,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,033/734,251 = 734,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,033x = 734,251 × 734,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,033x = 539,124,531,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,124,531,001/492,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,708.07

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