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Finding the Third Proportional to 459,288 and 670,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 459,288 and 670,784 is: 979,671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,288 : 670,784 = 670,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,288/670,784 = 670,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,288x = 670,784 × 670,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,288x = 449,951,174,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,951,174,656/459,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979,671.09

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