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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,148 and 787,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,148 and 787,553 is: 1,245,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,148 : 787,553 = 787,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,148/787,553 = 787,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,148x = 787,553 × 787,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,148x = 620,239,727,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,239,727,809/498,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,091.27

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