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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,073 and 735,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,073 and 735,546 is: 1,099,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,073 : 735,546 = 735,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,073/735,546 = 735,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,073x = 735,546 × 735,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,073x = 541,027,918,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,027,918,116/492,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,487.10

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