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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,078 and 735,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,078 and 735,549 is: 1,099,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,078 : 735,549 = 735,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,078/735,549 = 735,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,078x = 735,549 × 735,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,078x = 541,032,331,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,032,331,401/492,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,484.90

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