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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,482 and 734,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,482 and 734,047 is: 1,431,210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,482 : 734,047 = 734,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,482/734,047 = 734,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,482x = 734,047 × 734,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,482x = 538,824,998,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,824,998,209/376,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,210.52

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