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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,468 and 620,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,468 and 620,754 is: 831,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,468 : 620,754 = 620,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,468/620,754 = 620,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,468x = 620,754 × 620,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,468x = 385,335,528,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,335,528,516/463,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,417.76

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