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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,823 and 972,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,823 and 972,270 is: 2,115,622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,823 : 972,270 = 972,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,823/972,270 = 972,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,823x = 972,270 × 972,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,823x = 945,308,952,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,308,952,900/446,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115,622.86

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