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Finding the Third Proportional to 483,844 and 752,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 483,844 and 752,262 is: 1,169,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,844 : 752,262 = 752,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,844/752,262 = 752,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,844x = 752,262 × 752,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,844x = 565,898,116,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,898,116,644/483,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,587.96

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