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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,848 and 958,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,848 and 958,483 is: 1,993,476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,848 : 958,483 = 958,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,848/958,483 = 958,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,848x = 958,483 × 958,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,848x = 918,689,661,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,689,661,289/460,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993,476.51

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