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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,829 and 761,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,829 and 761,380 is: 1,205,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,829 : 761,380 = 761,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,829/761,380 = 761,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,829x = 761,380 × 761,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,829x = 579,699,504,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,699,504,400/480,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,625.09

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