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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,904 and 681,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,904 and 681,427 is: 998,792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,904 : 681,427 = 681,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,904/681,427 = 681,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,904x = 681,427 × 681,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,904x = 464,342,756,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,342,756,329/464,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,792.78

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