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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,772 and 737,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,772 and 737,820 is: 1,144,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,772 : 737,820 = 737,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,772/737,820 = 737,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,772x = 737,820 × 737,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,772x = 544,378,352,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,378,352,400/475,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,200.06

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