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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,637 and 750,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,637 and 750,578 is: 1,132,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,637 : 750,578 = 750,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,637/750,578 = 750,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,637x = 750,578 × 750,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,637x = 563,367,334,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,367,334,084/497,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,084.90

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