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Finding the Third Proportional to 477,966 and 733,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 477,966 and 733,659 is: 1,126,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,966 : 733,659 = 733,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,966/733,659 = 733,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,966x = 733,659 × 733,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,966x = 538,255,528,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,255,528,281/477,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,137.69

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