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Finding the Third Proportional to 471,186 and 750,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 471,186 and 750,477 is: 1,195,315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,186 : 750,477 = 750,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,186/750,477 = 750,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,186x = 750,477 × 750,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,186x = 563,215,727,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,215,727,529/471,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,315.07

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