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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,012 and 725,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,012 and 725,850 is: 1,125,736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,012 : 725,850 = 725,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,012/725,850 = 725,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,012x = 725,850 × 725,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,012x = 526,858,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,858,222,500/468,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,736.57

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