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Finding the Third Proportional to 498,962 and 781,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 498,962 and 781,822 is: 1,225,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,962 : 781,822 = 781,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,962/781,822 = 781,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,962x = 781,822 × 781,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,962x = 611,245,639,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,245,639,684/498,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,034.45

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