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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,896 and 726,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,896 and 726,408 is: 1,094,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,896 : 726,408 = 726,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,896/726,408 = 726,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,896x = 726,408 × 726,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,896x = 527,668,582,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,668,582,464/481,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,984.36

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