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Finding the Third Proportional to 472,984 and 734,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 472,984 and 734,386 is: 1,140,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,984 : 734,386 = 734,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,984/734,386 = 734,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,984x = 734,386 × 734,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,984x = 539,322,796,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,322,796,996/472,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,255.90

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