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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,774 and 712,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,774 and 712,276 is: 1,015,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,774 : 712,276 = 712,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,774/712,276 = 712,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,774x = 712,276 × 712,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,774x = 507,337,100,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,337,100,176/499,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,133.04

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