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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,454.63 and 943,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,454.63 and 943,731 is: 1,934,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,454.63 : 943,731 = 943,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,454.63/943,731 = 943,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,454.63x = 943,731 × 943,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,454.63x = 890,628,200,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,628,200,361/460,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934,236.63

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