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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,082 and 738,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,082 and 738,121 is: 1,107,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,082 : 738,121 = 738,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,082/738,121 = 738,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,082x = 738,121 × 738,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,082x = 544,822,610,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,822,610,641/492,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,178.50

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