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Finding the Third Proportional to 456,850 and 983,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 456,850 and 983,700 is: 2,118,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,850 : 983,700 = 983,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,850/983,700 = 983,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,850x = 983,700 × 983,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,850x = 967,665,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,665,690,000/456,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118,125.62

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