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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,278 and 732,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,278 and 732,063 is: 1,146,889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,278 : 732,063 = 732,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,278/732,063 = 732,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,278x = 732,063 × 732,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,278x = 535,916,235,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,916,235,969/467,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,889.51

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