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Finding the Third Proportional to 478,962 and 751,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 478,962 and 751,347 is: 1,178,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,962 : 751,347 = 751,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,962/751,347 = 751,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,962x = 751,347 × 751,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,962x = 564,522,314,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,522,314,409/478,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,636.96

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