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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,280 and 624,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,280 and 624,204 is: 873,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,280 : 624,204 = 624,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,280/624,204 = 624,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,280x = 624,204 × 624,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,280x = 389,630,633,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,630,633,616/446,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,063.17

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