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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,008 and 727,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,008 and 727,170 is: 1,127,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,008 : 727,170 = 727,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,008/727,170 = 727,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,008x = 727,170 × 727,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,008x = 528,776,208,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,776,208,900/469,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127,435.37

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