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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,333 and 986,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,333 and 986,878 is: 2,124,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,333 : 986,878 = 986,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,333/986,878 = 986,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,333x = 986,878 × 986,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,333x = 973,928,186,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,928,186,884/458,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124,935.77

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