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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,044 and 736,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,044 and 736,187 is: 1,140,886.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,044 : 736,187 = 736,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,044/736,187 = 736,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,044x = 736,187 × 736,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,044x = 541,971,298,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,971,298,969/475,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,886.53

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