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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,544 and 747,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,544 and 747,536 is: 1,245,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,544 : 747,536 = 747,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,544/747,536 = 747,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,544x = 747,536 × 747,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,544x = 558,810,071,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,810,071,296/448,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,831.11

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