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Finding the Third Proportional to 504,464 and 737,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 504,464 and 737,296 is: 1,077,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,464 : 737,296 = 737,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,464/737,296 = 737,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,464x = 737,296 × 737,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,464x = 543,605,391,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,605,391,616/504,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,590.06

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