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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,296 and 952,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,296 and 952,560 is: 1,971,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,296 : 952,560 = 952,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,296/952,560 = 952,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,296x = 952,560 × 952,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,296x = 907,370,553,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,370,553,600/460,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971,276.21

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