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Finding the Third Proportional to 460,886 and 958,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 460,886 and 958,560 is: 1,993,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,886 : 958,560 = 958,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,886/958,560 = 958,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,886x = 958,560 × 958,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,886x = 918,837,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,837,273,600/460,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993,632.42

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