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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,060 and 738,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,060 and 738,418 is: 1,174,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,060 : 738,418 = 738,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,060/738,418 = 738,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,060x = 738,418 × 738,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,060x = 545,261,142,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,261,142,724/464,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,979.84

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