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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,011 and 673,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,011 and 673,330 is: 989,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,011 : 673,330 = 673,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,011/673,330 = 673,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,011x = 673,330 × 673,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,011x = 453,373,288,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,373,288,900/458,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,874.24

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