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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,168 and 748,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,168 and 748,206 is: 1,137,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,168 : 748,206 = 748,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,168/748,206 = 748,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,168x = 748,206 × 748,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,168x = 559,812,218,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,812,218,436/492,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,441.32

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