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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,237 and 984,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,237 and 984,438 is: 2,105,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,237 : 984,438 = 984,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,237/984,438 = 984,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,237x = 984,438 × 984,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,237x = 969,118,175,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,118,175,844/460,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105,693.75

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