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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,857.63 and 760,741.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,857.63 and 760,741.13 is: 1,160,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,857.63 : 760,741.13 = 760,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,857.63/760,741.13 = 760,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,857.63x = 760,741.13 × 760,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,857.63x = 578,727,059,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,727,059,266.27/498,857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,104.67

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