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Finding the Third Proportional to 476,848 and 720,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 476,848 and 720,132 is: 1,087,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,848 : 720,132 = 720,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,848/720,132 = 720,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,848x = 720,132 × 720,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,848x = 518,590,097,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,590,097,424/476,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,537.53

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