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Finding the Third Proportional to 480,966 and 761,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 480,966 and 761,556 is: 1,205,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,966 : 761,556 = 761,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,966/761,556 = 761,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,966x = 761,556 × 761,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,966x = 579,967,541,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,967,541,136/480,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,838.96

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