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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,794 and 737,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,794 and 737,595 is: 1,143,449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,794 : 737,595 = 737,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,794/737,595 = 737,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,794x = 737,595 × 737,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,794x = 544,046,384,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,046,384,025/475,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,449.44

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