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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,146 and 778,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,146 and 778,327 is: 1,216,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,146 : 778,327 = 778,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,146/778,327 = 778,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,146x = 778,327 × 778,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,146x = 605,792,918,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,792,918,929/498,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,095.12

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