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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,512 and 678,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,512 and 678,844 is: 992,071.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,512 : 678,844 = 678,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,512/678,844 = 678,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,512x = 678,844 × 678,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,512x = 460,829,176,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,829,176,336/464,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,071.63

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