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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,274 and 670,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,274 and 670,766 is: 979,648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,274 : 670,766 = 670,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,274/670,766 = 670,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,274x = 670,766 × 670,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,274x = 449,927,026,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,927,026,756/459,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,648.37

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