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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,266 and 773,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,266 and 773,653 is: 1,201,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,266 : 773,653 = 773,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,266/773,653 = 773,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,266x = 773,653 × 773,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,266x = 598,538,964,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,538,964,409/498,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,243.84

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