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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,022 and 737,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,022 and 737,572 is: 1,103,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,022 : 737,572 = 737,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,022/737,572 = 737,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,022x = 737,572 × 737,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,022x = 544,012,455,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,012,455,184/493,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,424.30

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