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Finding the Third Proportional to 479,547 and 720,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 479,547 and 720,543 is: 1,082,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,547 : 720,543 = 720,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,547/720,543 = 720,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,547x = 720,543 × 720,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,547x = 519,182,214,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,182,214,849/479,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,651.37

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