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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,880.81 and 760,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,880.81 and 760,775 is: 1,160,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,880.81 : 760,775 = 760,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,880.81/760,775 = 760,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,880.81x = 760,775 × 760,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,880.81x = 578,778,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,778,600,625/498,880.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,154.06

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