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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,752 and 737,392.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,752 and 737,392.50 is: 1,101,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,752 : 737,392.50 = 737,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,752/737,392.50 = 737,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,752x = 737,392.50 × 737,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,752x = 543,747,699,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,747,699,056.25/493,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,256.70

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