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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,540 and 688,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,540 and 688,173 is: 1,019,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,540 : 688,173 = 688,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,540/688,173 = 688,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,540x = 688,173 × 688,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,540x = 473,582,077,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,582,077,929/464,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,464.58

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