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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,394 and 973,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,394 and 973,873 is: 2,078,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,394 : 973,873 = 973,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,394/973,873 = 973,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,394x = 973,873 × 973,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,394x = 948,428,620,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,428,620,129/456,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078,091.78

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