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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,320 and 748,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,320 and 748,305 is: 1,163,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,320 : 748,305 = 748,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,320/748,305 = 748,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,320x = 748,305 × 748,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,320x = 559,960,373,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,960,373,025/481,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,384.80

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