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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,220.88 and 747,204.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,220.88 and 747,204.75 is: 1,120,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,220.88 : 747,204.75 = 747,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,220.88/747,204.75 = 747,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,220.88x = 747,204.75 × 747,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,220.88x = 558,314,938,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,314,938,422.56/498,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,617.31

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