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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,636 and 750,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,636 and 750,031 is: 1,167,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,636 : 750,031 = 750,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,636/750,031 = 750,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,636x = 750,031 × 750,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,636x = 562,546,500,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,546,500,961/481,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,990.97

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