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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,733 and 958,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,733 and 958,251 is: 1,993,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,733 : 958,251 = 958,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,733/958,251 = 958,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,733x = 958,251 × 958,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,733x = 918,244,979,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,244,979,001/460,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993,008.92

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