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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,656.38 and 750,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,656.38 and 750,060 is: 1,168,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,656.38 : 750,060 = 750,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,656.38/750,060 = 750,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,656.38x = 750,060 × 750,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,656.38x = 562,590,003,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,590,003,600/481,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,031.88

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