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Finding the Third Proportional to 510,320 and 730,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 510,320 and 730,480 is: 1,045,620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,320 : 730,480 = 730,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,320/730,480 = 730,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,320x = 730,480 × 730,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,320x = 533,601,030,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,601,030,400/510,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,620.45

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