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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,862 and 760,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,862 and 760,746 is: 1,160,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,862 : 760,746 = 760,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,862/760,746 = 760,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,862x = 760,746 × 760,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,862x = 578,734,476,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,734,476,516/498,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,109.36

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