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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,340 and 748,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,340 and 748,334 is: 1,163,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,340 : 748,334 = 748,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,340/748,334 = 748,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,340x = 748,334 × 748,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,340x = 560,003,775,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,003,775,556/481,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,426.63

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