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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,024 and 704,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,024 and 704,544 is: 1,006,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,024 : 704,544 = 704,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,024/704,544 = 704,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,024x = 704,544 × 704,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,024x = 496,382,247,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,382,247,936/493,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,811.53

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