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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,264 and 672,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,264 and 672,877 is: 940,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,264 : 672,877 = 672,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,264/672,877 = 672,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,264x = 672,877 × 672,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,264x = 452,763,457,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,763,457,129/481,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,779.82

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