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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,731 and 753,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,731 and 753,280 is: 1,213,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,731 : 753,280 = 753,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,731/753,280 = 753,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,731x = 753,280 × 753,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,731x = 567,430,758,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,430,758,400/467,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,156.19

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