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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,582 and 654,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,582 and 654,255 is: 921,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,582 : 654,255 = 654,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,582/654,255 = 654,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,582x = 654,255 × 654,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,582x = 428,049,605,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,049,605,025/464,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,365.02

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