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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,394 and 750,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,394 and 750,818 is: 1,133,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,394 : 750,818 = 750,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,394/750,818 = 750,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,394x = 750,818 × 750,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,394x = 563,727,669,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,727,669,124/497,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,362.42

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