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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,772 and 973,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,772 and 973,872 is: 2,122,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,772 : 973,872 = 973,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,772/973,872 = 973,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,772x = 973,872 × 973,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,772x = 948,426,672,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,426,672,384/446,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,842.69

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