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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,878 and 774,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,878 and 774,237 is: 1,199,178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,878 : 774,237 = 774,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,878/774,237 = 774,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,878x = 774,237 × 774,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,878x = 599,442,932,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,442,932,169/499,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,178.46

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