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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,764 and 747,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,764 and 747,366 is: 1,161,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,764 : 747,366 = 747,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,764/747,366 = 747,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,764x = 747,366 × 747,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,764x = 558,555,937,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,555,937,956/480,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,808.99

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