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Finding the Third Proportional to 497,828 and 755,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 497,828 and 755,974 is: 1,147,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,828 : 755,974 = 755,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,828/755,974 = 755,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,828x = 755,974 × 755,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,828x = 571,496,688,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,496,688,676/497,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,980.20

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