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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,872 and 993,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,872 and 993,048 is: 2,206,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,872 : 993,048 = 993,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,872/993,048 = 993,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,872x = 993,048 × 993,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,872x = 986,144,330,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,144,330,304/446,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206,771.36

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