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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,114.37 and 672,627.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,114.37 and 672,627.44 is: 940,374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,114.37 : 672,627.44 = 672,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,114.37/672,627.44 = 672,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,114.37x = 672,627.44 × 672,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,114.37x = 452,427,674,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,427,674,275.86/481,114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,374.48

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