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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,798 and 737,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,798 and 737,601 is: 1,143,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,798 : 737,601 = 737,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,798/737,601 = 737,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,798x = 737,601 × 737,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,798x = 544,055,235,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,055,235,201/475,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,458.43

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