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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,711 and 741,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,711 and 741,263 is: 1,115,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,711 : 741,263 = 741,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,711/741,263 = 741,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,711x = 741,263 × 741,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,711x = 549,470,835,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,470,835,169/492,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,199.04

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