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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,686 and 750,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,686 and 750,104 is: 1,168,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,686 : 750,104 = 750,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,686/750,104 = 750,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,686x = 750,104 × 750,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,686x = 562,656,010,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,656,010,816/481,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,097.08

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