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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,901 and 714,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,901 and 714,360 is: 1,020,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,901 : 714,360 = 714,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,901/714,360 = 714,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,901x = 714,360 × 714,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,901x = 510,310,209,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,310,209,600/499,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,822.54

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