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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,320 and 727,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,320 and 727,038 is: 1,126,276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,320 : 727,038 = 727,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,320/727,038 = 727,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,320x = 727,038 × 727,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,320x = 528,584,253,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,584,253,444/469,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,276.85

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