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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,130 and 778,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,130 and 778,302 is: 1,216,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,130 : 778,302 = 778,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,130/778,302 = 778,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,130x = 778,302 × 778,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,130x = 605,754,003,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,754,003,204/498,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,056.06

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