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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,770 and 633,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,770 and 633,937 is: 875,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,770 : 633,937 = 633,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,770/633,937 = 633,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,770x = 633,937 × 633,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,770x = 401,876,119,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,876,119,969/458,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,986.05

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