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Finding the Third Proportional to 468,297 and 669,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 468,297 and 669,186 is: 956,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,297 : 669,186 = 669,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,297/669,186 = 669,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,297x = 669,186 × 669,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,297x = 447,809,902,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,809,902,596/468,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,251.91

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