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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,714 and 754,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,714 and 754,065 is: 1,182,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,714 : 754,065 = 754,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,714/754,065 = 754,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,714x = 754,065 × 754,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,714x = 568,614,024,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,614,024,225/480,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,853.06

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