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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,794 and 755,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,794 and 755,864 is: 1,147,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,794 : 755,864 = 755,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,794/755,864 = 755,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,794x = 755,864 × 755,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,794x = 571,330,386,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,330,386,496/497,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,724.53

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