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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,351 and 747,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,351 and 747,373 is: 1,120,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,351 : 747,373 = 747,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,351/747,373 = 747,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,351x = 747,373 × 747,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,351x = 558,566,401,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,566,401,129/498,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,829.30

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