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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,566 and 735,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,566 and 735,171 is: 1,122,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,566 : 735,171 = 735,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,566/735,171 = 735,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,566x = 735,171 × 735,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,566x = 540,476,399,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,476,399,241/481,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,330.89

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