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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,384 and 718,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,384 and 718,848 is: 1,075,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,384 : 718,848 = 718,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,384/718,848 = 718,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,384x = 718,848 × 718,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,384x = 516,742,447,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,742,447,104/480,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,686.22

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