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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,250 and 672,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,250 and 672,858 is: 940,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,250 : 672,858 = 672,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,250/672,858 = 672,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,250x = 672,858 × 672,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,250x = 452,737,888,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,737,888,164/481,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,754.05

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