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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,528 and 678,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,528 and 678,867 is: 992,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,528 : 678,867 = 678,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,528/678,867 = 678,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,528x = 678,867 × 678,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,528x = 460,860,403,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,860,403,689/464,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,104.68

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