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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,751.63 and 737,329.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,751.63 and 737,329.13 is: 1,142,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,751.63 : 737,329.13 = 737,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,751.63/737,329.13 = 737,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,751.63x = 737,329.13 × 737,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,751.63x = 543,654,238,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,654,238,573.27/475,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,727.02

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