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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,065 and 735,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,065 and 735,529 is: 1,099,454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,065 : 735,529 = 735,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,065/735,529 = 735,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,065x = 735,529 × 735,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,065x = 541,002,909,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,002,909,841/492,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,454.16

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