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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,784 and 730,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,784 and 730,390 is: 1,104,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,784 : 730,390 = 730,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,784/730,390 = 730,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,784x = 730,390 × 730,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,784x = 533,469,552,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,469,552,100/482,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,985.98

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