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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,774 and 973,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,774 and 973,874 is: 2,122,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,774 : 973,874 = 973,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,774/973,874 = 973,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,774x = 973,874 × 973,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,774x = 948,430,567,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,430,567,876/446,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,841.90

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