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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,281 and 619,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,281 and 619,150 is: 832,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,281 : 619,150 = 619,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,281/619,150 = 619,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,281x = 619,150 × 619,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,281x = 383,346,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,346,722,500/460,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,853.68

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