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Finding the Third Proportional to 465,832 and 738,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 465,832 and 738,812 is: 1,171,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,832 : 738,812 = 738,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,832/738,812 = 738,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,832x = 738,812 × 738,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,832x = 545,843,171,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,843,171,344/465,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,759.71

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