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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,014 and 725,938.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,014 and 725,938.88 is: 1,116,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,014 : 725,938.88 = 725,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,014/725,938.88 = 725,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,014x = 725,938.88 × 725,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,014x = 526,987,250,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,987,250,236.27/472,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,465.30

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