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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,994 and 658,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,994 and 658,146 is: 931,530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,994 : 658,146 = 658,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,994/658,146 = 658,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,994x = 658,146 × 658,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,994x = 433,156,157,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,156,157,316/464,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,530.64

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