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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,576 and 668,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,576 and 668,586 is: 956,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,576 : 668,586 = 668,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,576/668,586 = 668,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,576x = 668,586 × 668,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,576x = 447,007,239,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,007,239,396/467,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,009.80

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