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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,362 and 620,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,362 and 620,790 is: 835,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,362 : 620,790 = 620,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,362/620,790 = 620,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,362x = 620,790 × 620,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,362x = 385,380,224,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,380,224,100/461,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,309.85

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