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Finding the Third Proportional to 485,607 and 735,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 485,607 and 735,183 is: 1,113,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,607 : 735,183 = 735,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,607/735,183 = 735,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,607x = 735,183 × 735,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,607x = 540,494,043,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,494,043,489/485,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,027.70

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