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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,849 and 735,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,849 and 735,460 is: 1,171,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,849 : 735,460 = 735,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,849/735,460 = 735,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,849x = 735,460 × 735,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,849x = 540,901,411,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,901,411,600/461,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,165.06

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