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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,804 and 737,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,804 and 737,452 is: 1,101,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,804 : 737,452 = 737,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,804/737,452 = 737,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,804x = 737,452 × 737,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,804x = 543,835,452,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,835,452,304/493,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,318.44

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