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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,432 and 751,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,432 and 751,200 is: 1,155,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,432 : 751,200 = 751,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,432/751,200 = 751,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,432x = 751,200 × 751,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,432x = 564,301,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,301,440,000/488,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,332.66

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