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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,708 and 754,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,708 and 754,056 is: 1,182,839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,708 : 754,056 = 754,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,708/754,056 = 754,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,708x = 754,056 × 754,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,708x = 568,600,451,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,600,451,136/480,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,839.58

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