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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,163 and 703,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,163 and 703,792 is: 1,006,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,163 : 703,792 = 703,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,163/703,792 = 703,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,163x = 703,792 × 703,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,163x = 495,323,179,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,323,179,264/492,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,421.00

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