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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,800 and 674,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,800 and 674,812 is: 992,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,800 : 674,812 = 674,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,800/674,812 = 674,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,800x = 674,812 × 674,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,800x = 455,371,235,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,371,235,344/458,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,526.67

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