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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,056 and 739,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,056 and 739,680 is: 1,171,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,056 : 739,680 = 739,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,056/739,680 = 739,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,056x = 739,680 × 739,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,056x = 547,126,502,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,126,502,400/467,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,436.62

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