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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,267 and 952,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,267 and 952,487 is: 1,971,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,267 : 952,487 = 952,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,267/952,487 = 952,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,267x = 952,487 × 952,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,267x = 907,231,485,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,231,485,169/460,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971,098.27

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