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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,282 and 737,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,282 and 737,602 is: 1,105,172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,282 : 737,602 = 737,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,282/737,602 = 737,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,282x = 737,602 × 737,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,282x = 544,056,710,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,056,710,404/492,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,172.87

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