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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,181 and 626,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,181 and 626,286 is: 845,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,181 : 626,286 = 626,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,181/626,286 = 626,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,181x = 626,286 × 626,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,181x = 392,234,153,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,234,153,796/464,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,002.60

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