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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,553 and 726,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,553 and 726,324 is: 1,116,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,553 : 726,324 = 726,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,553/726,324 = 726,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,553x = 726,324 × 726,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,553x = 527,546,552,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,546,552,976/472,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,375.42

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