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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,069 and 735,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,069 and 735,541 is: 1,099,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,069 : 735,541 = 735,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,069/735,541 = 735,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,069x = 735,541 × 735,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,069x = 541,020,562,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,020,562,681/492,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,481.09

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