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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,668 and 736,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,668 and 736,671 is: 1,140,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,668 : 736,671 = 736,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,668/736,671 = 736,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,668x = 736,671 × 736,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,668x = 542,684,162,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,684,162,241/475,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,888.52

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