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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,152 and 778,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,152 and 778,336 is: 1,216,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,152 : 778,336 = 778,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,152/778,336 = 778,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,152x = 778,336 × 778,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,152x = 605,806,928,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,806,928,896/498,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,108.60

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