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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,095 and 767,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,095 and 767,919 is: 1,181,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,095 : 767,919 = 767,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,095/767,919 = 767,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,095x = 767,919 × 767,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,095x = 589,699,590,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,699,590,561/499,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,537.76

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