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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,966 and 976,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,966 and 976,800 is: 2,083,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,966 : 976,800 = 976,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,966/976,800 = 976,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,966x = 976,800 × 976,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,966x = 954,138,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,138,240,000/457,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,425.93

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