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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,062 and 735,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,062 and 735,525 is: 1,099,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,062 : 735,525 = 735,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,062/735,525 = 735,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,062x = 735,525 × 735,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,062x = 540,997,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,997,025,625/492,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,448.90

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