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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,574 and 668,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,574 and 668,583 is: 956,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,574 : 668,583 = 668,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,574/668,583 = 668,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,574x = 668,583 × 668,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,574x = 447,003,227,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,003,227,889/467,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,005.31

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