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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,684 and 750,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,684 and 750,095 is: 1,168,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,684 : 750,095 = 750,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,684/750,095 = 750,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,684x = 750,095 × 750,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,684x = 562,642,509,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,642,509,025/481,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,073.90

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