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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,522 and 726,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,522 and 726,283 is: 1,116,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,522 : 726,283 = 726,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,522/726,283 = 726,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,522x = 726,283 × 726,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,522x = 527,486,996,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,486,996,089/472,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,322.62

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