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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,524 and 654,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,524 and 654,145 is: 921,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,524 : 654,145 = 654,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,524/654,145 = 654,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,524x = 654,145 × 654,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,524x = 427,905,681,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,905,681,025/464,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,170.23

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