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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,009.94 and 747,015.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,009.94 and 747,015.75 is: 1,120,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,009.94 : 747,015.75 = 747,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,009.94/747,015.75 = 747,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,009.94x = 747,015.75 × 747,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,009.94x = 558,032,530,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,032,530,748.06/498,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,524.89

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