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Finding the Third Proportional to 496,444 and 767,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 496,444 and 767,133 is: 1,185,416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,444 : 767,133 = 767,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,444/767,133 = 767,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,444x = 767,133 × 767,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,444x = 588,493,039,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,493,039,689/496,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185,416.76

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