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Finding the Third Proportional to 484,545 and 678,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 484,545 and 678,993 is: 951,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,545 : 678,993 = 678,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,545/678,993 = 678,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,545x = 678,993 × 678,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,545x = 461,031,494,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,031,494,049/484,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951,473.02

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