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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,260 and 624,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,260 and 624,180 is: 873,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,260 : 624,180 = 624,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,260/624,180 = 624,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,260x = 624,180 × 624,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,260x = 389,600,672,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,600,672,400/446,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,035.16

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