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Finding the Third Proportional to 486,664 and 650,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 486,664 and 650,985 is: 870,788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,664 : 650,985 = 650,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,664/650,985 = 650,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,664x = 650,985 × 650,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,664x = 423,781,470,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,781,470,225/486,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,788.61

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