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Finding the Third Proportional to 493,894 and 761,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 493,894 and 761,364 is: 1,173,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,894 : 761,364 = 761,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,894/761,364 = 761,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,894x = 761,364 × 761,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,894x = 579,675,140,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,675,140,496/493,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,683.30

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