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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,700 and 755,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,700 and 755,766 is: 1,147,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,700 : 755,766 = 755,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,700/755,766 = 755,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,700x = 755,766 × 755,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,700x = 571,182,246,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,182,246,756/497,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,643.65

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