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Finding the Third Proportional to 466,823 and 741,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 466,823 and 741,063 is: 1,176,408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,823 : 741,063 = 741,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,823/741,063 = 741,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,823x = 741,063 × 741,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,823x = 549,174,369,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,174,369,969/466,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,408.12

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