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Finding the Third Proportional to 474,230 and 723,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 474,230 and 723,163 is: 1,102,766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,230 : 723,163 = 723,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,230/723,163 = 723,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,230x = 723,163 × 723,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,230x = 522,964,724,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,964,724,569/474,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,766.01

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