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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,994 and 753,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,994 and 753,672 is: 1,213,736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,994 : 753,672 = 753,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,994/753,672 = 753,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,994x = 753,672 × 753,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,994x = 568,021,483,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,021,483,584/467,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,736.68

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