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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,800 and 737,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,800 and 737,604 is: 1,143,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,800 : 737,604 = 737,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,800/737,604 = 737,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,800x = 737,604 × 737,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,800x = 544,059,660,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,059,660,816/475,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,462.93

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