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Finding the Third Proportional to 484,326 and 664,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 484,326 and 664,848 is: 912,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,326 : 664,848 = 664,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,326/664,848 = 664,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,326x = 664,848 × 664,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,326x = 442,022,863,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,022,863,104/484,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,655.66

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