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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,042 and 747,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,042 and 747,573 is: 1,122,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,042 : 747,573 = 747,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,042/747,573 = 747,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,042x = 747,573 × 747,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,042x = 558,865,390,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,865,390,329/498,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,125.02

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