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Finding the Third Proportional to 462,582 and 674,183.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 462,582 and 674,183.25 is: 982,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,582 : 674,183.25 = 674,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,582/674,183.25 = 674,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,582x = 674,183.25 × 674,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,582x = 454,523,054,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,523,054,580.56/462,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,578.34

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