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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,020 and 737,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,020 and 737,569 is: 1,103,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,020 : 737,569 = 737,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,020/737,569 = 737,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,020x = 737,569 × 737,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,020x = 544,008,029,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,008,029,761/493,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,419.80

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