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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,024 and 737,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,024 and 737,575 is: 1,103,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,024 : 737,575 = 737,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,024/737,575 = 737,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,024x = 737,575 × 737,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,024x = 544,016,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,016,880,625/493,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,428.80

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