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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,768 and 973,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,768 and 973,864 is: 2,122,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,768 : 973,864 = 973,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,768/973,864 = 973,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,768x = 973,864 × 973,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,768x = 948,411,090,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,411,090,496/446,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,826.82

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