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Finding the Third Proportional to 469,896 and 756,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 469,896 and 756,604 is: 1,218,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,896 : 756,604 = 756,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,896/756,604 = 756,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,896x = 756,604 × 756,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,896x = 572,449,612,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,449,612,816/469,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,247.47

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