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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,726 and 753,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,726 and 753,275 is: 1,213,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,726 : 753,275 = 753,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,726/753,275 = 753,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,726x = 753,275 × 753,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,726x = 567,423,225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,423,225,625/467,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,153.05

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