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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,584 and 773,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,584 and 773,484 is: 1,199,953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,584 : 773,484 = 773,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,584/773,484 = 773,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,584x = 773,484 × 773,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,584x = 598,277,498,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,277,498,256/498,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,953.26

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