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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,246 and 973,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,246 and 973,224 is: 2,117,771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,246 : 973,224 = 973,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,246/973,224 = 973,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,246x = 973,224 × 973,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,246x = 947,164,954,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,164,954,176/447,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117,771.77

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