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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,683 and 754,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,683 and 754,019 is: 1,182,785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,683 : 754,019 = 754,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,683/754,019 = 754,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,683x = 754,019 × 754,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,683x = 568,544,652,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,544,652,361/480,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,785.02

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