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Finding the Third Proportional to 499,950 and 774,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 499,950 and 774,225 is: 1,198,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,950 : 774,225 = 774,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,950/774,225 = 774,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,950x = 774,225 × 774,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,950x = 599,424,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,424,350,625/499,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,968.60

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