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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,565.13 and 747,663.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,565.13 and 747,663.75 is: 1,121,219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,565.13 : 747,663.75 = 747,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,565.13/747,663.75 = 747,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,565.13x = 747,663.75 × 747,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,565.13x = 559,001,083,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,001,083,064.06/498,565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,219.79

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