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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,546 and 991,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,546 and 991,074 is: 2,132,746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,546 : 991,074 = 991,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,546/991,074 = 991,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,546x = 991,074 × 991,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,546x = 982,227,673,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,227,673,476/460,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132,746.07

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