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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,705 and 754,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,705 and 754,057 is: 1,182,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,705 : 754,057 = 754,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,705/754,057 = 754,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,705x = 754,057 × 754,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,705x = 568,601,959,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,601,959,249/480,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,850.10

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