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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,424 and 737,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,424 and 737,400 is: 1,165,803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,424 : 737,400 = 737,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,424/737,400 = 737,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,424x = 737,400 × 737,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,424x = 543,758,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,758,760,000/466,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,803.56

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