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Finding the Third Proportional to 495,150 and 747,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 495,150 and 747,462 is: 1,128,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,150 : 747,462 = 747,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,150/747,462 = 747,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,150x = 747,462 × 747,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,150x = 558,699,441,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,699,441,444/495,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,343.82

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