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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,644 and 972,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,644 and 972,792 is: 2,063,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,644 : 972,792 = 972,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,644/972,792 = 972,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,644x = 972,792 × 972,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,644x = 946,324,275,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,324,275,264/458,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063,308.96

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