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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,836 and 734,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,836 and 734,622 is: 1,117,707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,836 : 734,622 = 734,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,836/734,622 = 734,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,836x = 734,622 × 734,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,836x = 539,669,482,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,669,482,884/482,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117,707.63

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