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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,966 and 726,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,966 and 726,615 is: 1,125,815.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,966 : 726,615 = 726,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,966/726,615 = 726,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,966x = 726,615 × 726,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,966x = 527,969,358,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,969,358,225/468,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,815.85

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