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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,822 and 724,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,822 and 724,087 is: 1,120,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,822 : 724,087 = 724,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,822/724,087 = 724,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,822x = 724,087 × 724,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,822x = 524,301,983,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,301,983,569/467,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,729.64

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