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Finding the Third Proportional to 476,574 and 737,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 476,574 and 737,253 is: 1,140,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,574 : 737,253 = 737,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,574/737,253 = 737,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,574x = 737,253 × 737,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,574x = 543,541,986,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,541,986,009/476,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,519.60

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