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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,644 and 750,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,644 and 750,040 is: 1,167,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,644 : 750,040 = 750,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,644/750,040 = 750,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,644x = 750,040 × 750,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,644x = 562,560,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,560,001,600/481,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,999.60

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