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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,636 and 726,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,636 and 726,258 is: 1,125,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,636 : 726,258 = 726,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,636/726,258 = 726,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,636x = 726,258 × 726,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,636x = 527,450,682,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,450,682,564/468,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,501.84

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