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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,572.88 and 750,481.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,572.88 and 750,481.88 is: 1,131,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,572.88 : 750,481.88 = 750,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,572.88/750,481.88 = 750,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,572.88x = 750,481.88 × 750,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,572.88x = 563,223,044,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,223,044,703.52/497,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,940.81

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