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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,639 and 750,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,639 and 750,580 is: 1,132,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,639 : 750,580 = 750,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,639/750,580 = 750,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,639x = 750,580 × 750,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,639x = 563,370,336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,370,336,400/497,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,086.38

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