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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,513 and 678,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,513 and 678,845 is: 992,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,513 : 678,845 = 678,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,513/678,845 = 678,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,513x = 678,845 × 678,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,513x = 460,830,534,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,830,534,025/464,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,072.42

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