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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,289 and 737,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,289 and 737,611 is: 1,105,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,289 : 737,611 = 737,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,289/737,611 = 737,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,289x = 737,611 × 737,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,289x = 544,069,987,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,069,987,321/492,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,184.12

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