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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,509 and 678,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,509 and 678,840 is: 992,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,509 : 678,840 = 678,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,509/678,840 = 678,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,509x = 678,840 × 678,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,509x = 460,823,745,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,823,745,600/464,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,066.34

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