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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,884 and 958,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,884 and 958,556 is: 1,993,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,884 : 958,556 = 958,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,884/958,556 = 958,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,884x = 958,556 × 958,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,884x = 918,829,605,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,829,605,136/460,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993,624.44

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