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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,881 and 747,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,881 and 747,707 is: 1,131,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,881 : 747,707 = 747,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,881/747,707 = 747,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,881x = 747,707 × 747,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,881x = 559,065,757,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,065,757,849/493,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,984.75

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