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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,808 and 737,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,808 and 737,458 is: 1,101,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,808 : 737,458 = 737,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,808/737,458 = 737,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,808x = 737,458 × 737,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,808x = 543,844,301,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,844,301,764/493,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,327.44

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