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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,052 and 747,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,052 and 747,588 is: 1,122,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,052 : 747,588 = 747,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,052/747,588 = 747,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,052x = 747,588 × 747,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,052x = 558,887,817,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,887,817,744/498,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,147.52

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