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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,026 and 704,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,026 and 704,547 is: 1,006,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,026 : 704,547 = 704,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,026/704,547 = 704,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,026x = 704,547 × 704,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,026x = 496,386,475,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,386,475,209/493,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,816.02

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