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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,278 and 952,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,278 and 952,509 is: 1,971,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,278 : 952,509 = 952,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,278/952,509 = 952,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,278x = 952,509 × 952,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,278x = 907,273,395,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,273,395,081/460,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971,142.21

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