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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,756 and 730,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,756 and 730,891 is: 1,068,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,756 : 730,891 = 730,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,756/730,891 = 730,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,756x = 730,891 × 730,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,756x = 534,201,653,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,201,653,881/499,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,924.94

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