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Finding the Third Proportional to 477,746 and 722,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 477,746 and 722,795 is: 1,093,536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,746 : 722,795 = 722,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,746/722,795 = 722,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,746x = 722,795 × 722,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,746x = 522,432,612,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,432,612,025/477,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,536.34

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