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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,358 and 725,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,358 and 725,484 is: 1,138,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,358 : 725,484 = 725,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,358/725,484 = 725,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,358x = 725,484 × 725,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,358x = 526,327,034,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,327,034,256/462,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,353.90

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