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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,632 and 726,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,632 and 726,468 is: 1,116,631.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,632 : 726,468 = 726,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,632/726,468 = 726,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,632x = 726,468 × 726,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,632x = 527,755,755,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,755,755,024/472,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,631.45

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