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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,768 and 737,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,768 and 737,408 is: 1,101,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,768 : 737,408 = 737,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,768/737,408 = 737,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,768x = 737,408 × 737,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,768x = 543,770,558,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,770,558,464/493,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,267.31

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