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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,668 and 750,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,668 and 750,084 is: 1,168,078.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,668 : 750,084 = 750,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,668/750,084 = 750,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,668x = 750,084 × 750,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,668x = 562,626,007,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,626,007,056/481,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,078.44

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