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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,448 and 745,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,448 and 745,088 is: 1,153,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,448 : 745,088 = 745,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,448/745,088 = 745,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,448x = 745,088 × 745,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,448x = 555,156,127,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,156,127,744/481,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,096.76

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