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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,707 and 750,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,707 and 750,133.50 is: 1,168,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,707 : 750,133.50 = 750,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,707/750,133.50 = 750,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,707x = 750,133.50 × 750,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,707x = 562,700,267,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,700,267,822.25/481,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,138.03

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