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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,867 and 764,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,867 and 764,427 is: 1,210,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,867 : 764,427 = 764,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,867/764,427 = 764,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,867x = 764,427 × 764,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,867x = 584,348,638,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,348,638,329/482,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210,164.78

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