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Finding the Third Proportional to 483,708 and 762,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 483,708 and 762,660 is: 1,202,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,708 : 762,660 = 762,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,708/762,660 = 762,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,708x = 762,660 × 762,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,708x = 581,650,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,650,275,600/483,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,482.23

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