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Finding the Third Proportional to 485,408 and 759,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 485,408 and 759,795 is: 1,189,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,408 : 759,795 = 759,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,408/759,795 = 759,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,408x = 759,795 × 759,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,408x = 577,288,442,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,288,442,025/485,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,284.98

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