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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,481.63 and 943,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,481.63 and 943,785 is: 1,934,344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,481.63 : 943,785 = 943,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,481.63/943,785 = 943,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,481.63x = 943,785 × 943,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,481.63x = 890,730,126,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,730,126,225/460,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934,344.56

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