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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,800 and 737,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,800 and 737,605 is: 1,143,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,800 : 737,605 = 737,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,800/737,605 = 737,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,800x = 737,605 × 737,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,800x = 544,061,136,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,061,136,025/475,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,466.03

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