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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,752 and 772,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,752 and 772,982 is: 1,195,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,752 : 772,982 = 772,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,752/772,982 = 772,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,752x = 772,982 × 772,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,752x = 597,501,172,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,501,172,324/499,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,595.36

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