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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,758 and 737,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,758 and 737,398 is: 1,101,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,758 : 737,398 = 737,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,758/737,398 = 737,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,758x = 737,398 × 737,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,758x = 543,755,810,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,755,810,404/493,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,259.75

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