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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,410 and 738,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,410 and 738,105 is: 1,104,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,410 : 738,105 = 738,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,410/738,105 = 738,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,410x = 738,105 × 738,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,410x = 544,798,991,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,798,991,025/493,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,150.69

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