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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,184 and 626,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,184 and 626,292 is: 845,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,184 : 626,292 = 626,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,184/626,292 = 626,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,184x = 626,292 × 626,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,184x = 392,241,669,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,241,669,264/464,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,013.33

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