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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,904 and 625,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,904 and 625,131 is: 874,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,904 : 625,131 = 625,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,904/625,131 = 625,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,904x = 625,131 × 625,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,904x = 390,788,767,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,788,767,161/446,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,435.60

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