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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,642 and 738,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,642 and 738,558 is: 1,171,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,642 : 738,558 = 738,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,642/738,558 = 738,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,642x = 738,558 × 738,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,642x = 545,467,919,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,467,919,364/465,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,431.96

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