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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,796 and 736,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,796 and 736,374 is: 1,139,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,796 : 736,374 = 736,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,796/736,374 = 736,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,796x = 736,374 × 736,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,796x = 542,246,667,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,246,667,876/475,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,662.10

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