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Finding the Third Proportional to 478,592 and 737,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 478,592 and 737,856 is: 1,137,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,592 : 737,856 = 737,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,592/737,856 = 737,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,592x = 737,856 × 737,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,592x = 544,431,476,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,431,476,736/478,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,569.11

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