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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,752 and 747,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,752 and 747,552 is: 1,131,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,752 : 747,552 = 747,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,752/747,552 = 747,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,752x = 747,552 × 747,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,752x = 558,833,992,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,833,992,704/493,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,811.10

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