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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,183 and 771,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,183 and 771,084 is: 1,208,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,183 : 771,084 = 771,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,183/771,084 = 771,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,183x = 771,084 × 771,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,183x = 594,570,535,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,570,535,056/492,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,027.37

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