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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,052 and 976,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,052 and 976,966 is: 2,083,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,052 : 976,966 = 976,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,052/976,966 = 976,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,052x = 976,966 × 976,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,052x = 954,462,565,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,462,565,156/458,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,742.82

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