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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,753 and 753,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,753 and 753,308 is: 1,213,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,753 : 753,308 = 753,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,753/753,308 = 753,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,753x = 753,308 × 753,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,753x = 567,472,942,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,472,942,864/467,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,189.32

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