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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,713 and 741,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,713 and 741,266 is: 1,115,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,713 : 741,266 = 741,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,713/741,266 = 741,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,713x = 741,266 × 741,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,713x = 549,475,282,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,475,282,756/492,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,203.54

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