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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,054.77 and 738,409.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,054.77 and 738,409.78 is: 1,174,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,054.77 : 738,409.78 = 738,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,054.77/738,409.78 = 738,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,054.77x = 738,409.78 × 738,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,054.77x = 545,249,005,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,249,005,045.67/464,054.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,966.93

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