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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,524 and 678,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,524 and 678,860 is: 992,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,524 : 678,860 = 678,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,524/678,860 = 678,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,524x = 678,860 × 678,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,524x = 460,850,899,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,850,899,600/464,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,092.77

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