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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,060 and 735,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,060 and 735,519 is: 1,099,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,060 : 735,519 = 735,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,060/735,519 = 735,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,060x = 735,519 × 735,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,060x = 540,988,199,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,988,199,361/492,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,435.43

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