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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,628 and 721,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,628 and 721,602 is: 1,127,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,628 : 721,602 = 721,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,628/721,602 = 721,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,628x = 721,602 × 721,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,628x = 520,709,446,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,709,446,404/461,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127,984.97

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