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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,316 and 773,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,316 and 773,682 is: 1,201,213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,316 : 773,682 = 773,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,316/773,682 = 773,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,316x = 773,682 × 773,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,316x = 598,583,837,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,583,837,124/498,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,213.36

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