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Finding the Third Proportional to 476,832 and 720,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 476,832 and 720,108 is: 1,087,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,832 : 720,108 = 720,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,832/720,108 = 720,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,832x = 720,108 × 720,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,832x = 518,555,531,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,555,531,664/476,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,501.53

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