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Finding the Third Proportional to 477,254 and 668,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 477,254 and 668,955 is: 937,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,254 : 668,955 = 668,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,254/668,955 = 668,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,254x = 668,955 × 668,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,254x = 447,500,792,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,500,792,025/477,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,657.50

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