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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,550 and 773,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,550 and 773,435 is: 1,199,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,550 : 773,435 = 773,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,550/773,435 = 773,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,550x = 773,435 × 773,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,550x = 598,201,699,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,201,699,225/498,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,883.06

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