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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,526 and 738,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,526 and 738,681 is: 1,147,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,526 : 738,681 = 738,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,526/738,681 = 738,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,526x = 738,681 × 738,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,526x = 545,649,619,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,649,619,761/475,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,465.37

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