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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,356 and 730,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,356 and 730,344 is: 1,068,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,356 : 730,344 = 730,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,356/730,344 = 730,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,356x = 730,344 × 730,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,356x = 533,402,358,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,402,358,336/499,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,180.53

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