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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,924 and 750,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,924 and 750,501 is: 1,171,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,924 : 750,501 = 750,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,924/750,501 = 750,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,924x = 750,501 × 750,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,924x = 563,251,751,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,251,751,001/480,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,186.61

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