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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,120 and 778,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,120 and 778,284 is: 1,216,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,120 : 778,284 = 778,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,120/778,284 = 778,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,120x = 778,284 × 778,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,120x = 605,725,984,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,725,984,656/498,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,024.22

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