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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,480 and 745,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,480 and 745,131 is: 1,153,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,480 : 745,131 = 745,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,480/745,131 = 745,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,480x = 745,131 × 745,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,480x = 555,220,207,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,220,207,161/481,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,153.21

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