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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,598 and 999,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,598 and 999,871 is: 2,170,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,598 : 999,871 = 999,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,598/999,871 = 999,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,598x = 999,871 × 999,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,598x = 999,742,016,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,742,016,641/460,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170,530.52

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