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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,012 and 727,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,012 and 727,176 is: 1,127,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,012 : 727,176 = 727,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,012/727,176 = 727,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,012x = 727,176 × 727,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,012x = 528,784,934,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,784,934,976/469,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127,444.36

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