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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,314 and 737,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,314 and 737,988 is: 1,104,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,314 : 737,988 = 737,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,314/737,988 = 737,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,314x = 737,988 × 737,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,314x = 544,626,288,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,626,288,144/493,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,015.47

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