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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,929 and 673,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,929 and 673,182 is: 989,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,929 : 673,182 = 673,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,929/673,182 = 673,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,929x = 673,182 × 673,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,929x = 453,174,005,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,174,005,124/457,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,616.31

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