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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,934 and 750,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,934 and 750,516 is: 1,171,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,934 : 750,516 = 750,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,934/750,516 = 750,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,934x = 750,516 × 750,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,934x = 563,274,266,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,274,266,256/480,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,209.08

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