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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,882 and 669,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,882 and 669,089 is: 956,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,882 : 669,089 = 669,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,882/669,089 = 669,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,882x = 669,089 × 669,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,882x = 447,680,089,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,680,089,921/467,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,822.64

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