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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,168 and 737,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,168 and 737,784 is: 1,170,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,168 : 737,784 = 737,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,168/737,784 = 737,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,168x = 737,784 × 737,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,168x = 544,325,230,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,325,230,656/465,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,169.12

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