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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,080 and 735,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,080 and 735,552 is: 1,099,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,080 : 735,552 = 735,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,080/735,552 = 735,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,080x = 735,552 × 735,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,080x = 541,036,744,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,036,744,704/492,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,489.40

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