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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,592 and 761,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,592 and 761,824 is: 1,161,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,592 : 761,824 = 761,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,592/761,824 = 761,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,592x = 761,824 × 761,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,592x = 580,375,806,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,375,806,976/499,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,699.56

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