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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,282 and 670,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,282 and 670,778 is: 979,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,282 : 670,778 = 670,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,282/670,778 = 670,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,282x = 670,778 × 670,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,282x = 449,943,125,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,943,125,284/459,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,666.36

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