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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,440 and 999,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,440 and 999,624 is: 2,170,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,440 : 999,624 = 999,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,440/999,624 = 999,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,440x = 999,624 × 999,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,440x = 999,248,141,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,248,141,376/460,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170,202.72

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