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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,790 and 730,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,790 and 730,399 is: 1,104,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,790 : 730,399 = 730,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,790/730,399 = 730,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,790x = 730,399 × 730,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,790x = 533,482,699,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,482,699,201/482,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,999.48

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