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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,477 and 620,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,477 and 620,767 is: 831,436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,477 : 620,767 = 620,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,477/620,767 = 620,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,477x = 620,767 × 620,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,477x = 385,351,668,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,351,668,289/463,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,436.44

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