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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,599 and 999,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,599 and 999,873 is: 2,170,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,599 : 999,873 = 999,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,599/999,873 = 999,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,599x = 999,873 × 999,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,599x = 999,746,016,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,746,016,129/460,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170,534.49

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